affect (EN)

verb, noun

verb “affect”

1. to change or impact something
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   The new law will greatly affect how businesses operate.
2. to cause someone to feel sad or sorry
   The news of the old tree being cut down affected her more than she expected.
3. (of illness) to harm (a part of the body)
   The flu virus affected his respiratory system, making it hard for him to breathe.
4. to pretend or act as if one has a certain quality or feeling
   She affected surprise when she already knew about the party.

noun “affect”

1. (psychology) the feeling or emotion that a person shows in response to something
   Watching the sunset, she felt a peaceful affect wash over her, calming her nerves.