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affect/effect

Definition 
The verbs affect and effect are usually pronounced the same and are thus frequently confused. Affect means "influence" or "change":

This development may affect the outcome.
The match was affected by the weather.
Effect is used in formal contexts and means "bring about" or "carry out":

He effected a comprehensive victory over his enemies.
The desired changes were effected immediately.
Note that effect is generally more commonly used as a noun (meaning "result").

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