Synonyms for

Effective

Verb / ɪˈfektɪv / / ˈi:fektɪv / Another word for effective — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

producing a desired or intended result

Synonyms & similar words

inforce efficient efficacious ineffective ineffect effectual good efficient productive potent powerful successful useful valid active practical fruitful helpful influential meaningful operative serviceable sound strong telling trenchant working

Synonyms by register

Formal

efficacious potent successful productive

Informal

works gets the job done does the trick powerful

Literary

telling momentous cogent

Antonyms

ineffective ineffectual useless fruitless impotent vain unproductive

Common collocations

  • highly effective
  • very effective
  • effective management
  • effective communication
  • effective use
  • effective strategy
  • effective treatment
  • effective solution

Word family

noun effectiveness
verb effect
adverb effectively

Usage note

Often confused with 'affect', which is usually a verb meaning to influence. 'Effect' as a noun means a result or consequence.

Example sentences

  1. The team's effective strategy resulted in a win.
  2. The teacher's effective teaching method helped the students learn.
  3. The medicine was effective in curing the illness.
  4. The new policy proved to be effective in reducing crime.
  5. The company's effective marketing campaign increased sales.

Quotes

  • The most effective way to do it, is to do it. - Amelia Earhart
  • An effective leader is someone who gets things done. - Unknown
  • The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example. - John Wooden

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