affect
intermediateB1/əˈfɛkt/ · af-fect
to have an influence on someone or something
Meanings
to have an influence on someone or something
کسی یا کسی چیز پر اثر ڈالنا
اثر دینا
asr dena
Common Collocations
- affect behavior
- experience affects
- affect change
Example Sentences
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
موسم ہماری کیفیت پر بڑا اثر ڈال سکتا ہے۔
Mausam hamari kefiyat par bara asr dal sakta hai.
His decision will affect the entire team.
اس کا فیصلہ پورے ٹیم پر اثر ڈالے گا۔
Us ka faisla poore team par asr dale ga.
The new policy will affect many employees.
نئی پالیسی کئی ملازمین پر اثر ڈالے گی۔
Naye policy kai mulazimeen par asr dale gi.
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💡 Memory Tip
To 'affect' is to 'afflict' someone with feelings.
Picture a warm sun affecting flowers to bloom.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دیکھ کر پھولوں کی خوشبو مجھے اثر کچھ ہو رہا ہے
Deekh kar phoolon ki khushboo mujhe asar kuch ho raha hai
Seeing the fragrance of flowers is affecting me somehow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آندھی کے ساتھ کٹورا نہیں ہوتا
Andhi ke saath katora nahi hota
One does not hold a bowl during a storm.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "affectare" — to influence or make an effort
First known use: 14th century
The word 'affect' has evolved in English from the Latin 'affectare' meaning 'to influence'. Its usage has expanded over time to encompass various contexts involving emotion and mental state.