Synonyms for
Effected
Definition
to cause something to happen or to bring about a change
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- effected change
- effected a cure
- effected a transition
- effected the release
- effected the transfer
- effected the merger
- effected the outcome
Word family
Usage note
Effected is the past tense and past participle of 'effect', meaning to bring about or accomplish. It is often confused with 'affected', which usually means influenced or pretended.
Example sentences
- The new traffic laws effected a significant reduction in accidents.
- The medicine effected a speedy recovery.
- The principal's strict discipline policy effected a positive change in the school's behavior problems.
- The vaccine effected immunity against the virus.
- The financial crisis effected a decline in the stock market.
Quotes
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs
“If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough.” - Oprah Winfrey