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Personal belongings
“His daughters had come to collect his effects from the ward.”
The conclusions to which any course or condition of things lead
“The effect of changes put in place by the company was a more streamlined system of operations.”
An abundance of valuable possessions or money
The consequences or after-effects of a significant (and usually unpleasant) event
Visual and auditory enhancements using camerawork, effects, and lighting in film, TV, or theater
Goods to be bought and sold
An intricate display of colors or patterns
Plural for the ability to produce a desired effect or result
“Current evidence on the effect of acupressure and acupuncture in treating pregnancy-induced nausea is inconclusive.”
(as in a rule, policy, or law) Plural for the state of being operative or enforceable
“My new rule that ice-cream will be prohibited from my diet will be in effect as of now.”
Plural for possession of a similar meaning through paraphrasing
“While he was inside a bus, Donald was secretly recorded as saying he was free to pet any cat if he felt so inclined, or words to that effect.”
(results in) To have as a consequence
To act on, or put into action, a request
“I am going to effect some changes in the way chores are allocated in this household.”
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