Word: AFFECT
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Definition of AFFECT
- To influence or alter.
"The experience affected me deeply."
- To move to emotion.
"He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play."
- Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).
"Hepatitis affects the liver."
- To make a show of; to put on a pretense of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of.
"He managed to affect a smile despite feeling quite miserable."
- To aim for, to try to obtain.
- To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.
- One's mood or inclination; mental state.
- A desire, an appetite.
- A subjective feeling experienced in response to a thought or other stimulus; mood, emotion, especially as demonstrated in external physical signs.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "affect" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "affect", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AFFECT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is AFFECT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in AFFECT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing AFFECT:
- # the affect effect
- # master of affect
- # playing with affect
- # in terms of affect
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