effect

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"

an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived); "he just did it for effect"

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

(of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in effect"

a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"

produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave"

act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"