[countable, uncountable] a change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; a result. the beneficial effects of exercise; What are the ...

effect verb is quite rare and formal and means 'to achieve or produce': They hope to effect a reconciliation.

It is not a noun. effectnoun = “result, influence”:Does television have an effect on children's behavior? effectverb is formal and means “to achieve or produce” ...

effect ; affectverb = “to have an influence on someone or something”: ; effectnoun = “result, influence”: ; effectverb is formal and means “to achieve or produce”: ...

There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun effect, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb effect, five of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and ...

affect = 'to have an influence on somebody/​something': Does television affect children's behaviour? ; effect noun = 'result, influence': Does television have an ...

effect verb [T] (ACHIEVE). to achieve something and cause it to happen: It will take years to effect meaningful changes in the educational system. Adverse effect · The domino effect · Ripple effect · Currency effect

affectverb = “to have an influence on someone or something”:Does television affect children's behavior?It is not a noun. effectnoun = “result, influence”:Does ...

Oxford Dictionary of English (3 ed.) Edited by: Angus Stevenson. Publisher: Oxford University Press. Print Publication Date: 2010.