effect

A phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon.

“the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise”

(of a law) having legal validity.

“the law is still in effect”

The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.

An outward appearance.

“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”

A symptom caused by an illness or a drug.

“the effects of sleep loss”

“the effect of the anesthetic”

Produce.

Act so as to bring into existence.

“effect a change”