affect
The new policy will affect thousands of workers.
The new policy will influence or impact thousands of workers.
to influence or produce an effect on someone or something
The weather can affect your mood.
The weather can influence or change your mood.
His words affected her deeply.
His words had a strong emotional impact on her.
As a verb, 'affect' typically means to influence or produce an effect.
an emotional state or feeling
The therapist analyzed his affect during the session.
The therapist analyzed his emotional state during the session.
In psychology, 'affect' refers to the outward expression of emotion.
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Pro Tip
Verb vs. Noun
'Affect' as a verb means to influence, while as a noun in psychology, it refers to emotional expression.
Gold Rule
Common Confusion
Do not confuse 'affect' (verb/noun) with 'effect' (noun), which refers to a result or consequence.
Word Origin
From Latin 'affectus' meaning 'a state of mind, mood, passion, emotion'
Usage Notes
As a verb, 'affect' is often used to describe a change or influence. As a noun in psychology, it refers to emotional expression.