verb

1. To influence or alter.

   “The experience affected me deeply.”

2. To move to emotion.

   “He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.”

3. Of an illness or condition, to infect or harm (a part of the body).

   “Hepatitis affects the liver.”

Synonyms: alter, change, have an effect on, have an impact on, influence, attack, harm, infect

verb

1. 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.”

2. To aim for, to try to obtain.

3. To feel affection for (someone); to like, be fond of.

Synonyms: fake, feign, simulate

adjective

1. Producing or causing strong feelings and emotions.