affect · verb T /əˈfekt/
affect (CAUSE CHANGE)
B2 to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause them to change
Dictionary examples:
The divorce affected every aspect of her life.
Both buildings were badly affected by the fire.
Learner example:
The telephone is a very important invention, which has affected our lives. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
affect (CAUSE EMOTION)
B2 often passive to cause a strong emotion, especially sadness
Dictionary example:
I was deeply affected by the film.
Learner example:
When the fo[u]rth song, 'Rebel[l]ion' started, I was deeply affected by the r[h]ythm. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
