affect
verb/ɐ.fɛ.ˈtaɾ/medium
a·fe·tar
Definition
To produce an effect or change in; to influence, touch.
The new law will affect all citizens.
Her words affected him deeply.
Common collocations
affect negativelyaffect deeplyaffect healthaffect results
Etymology
Do latim 'affectare' ('tentar alcançar, aspirar a').