Affected

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛkt/

Affected (verb)

  1. To make something change or happen differently.
  2. To pretend to have a feeling or emotion.

Examples

  • The new policy will affect the economy.
  • Weather conditions can affect travel plans.

Common collocations: directly affect, negatively affect, affect the outcome, affect an accent, affect a manner

Synonyms of Affected

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Affected

  • when something is not influenced or changed
  • when something is left unchanged or unattended