Quick definitions from WordNet (affect)
▸ noun: the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
▸ verb: act physically on; have an effect upon
▸ verb: have an effect upon ("Will the new rules affect me?")
▸ verb: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
▸ verb: connect closely and often incriminatingly ("This new ruling affects your business")
▸ verb: make believe with the intent to deceive
▸ Also see affect
▸ noun: the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
▸ verb: act physically on; have an effect upon
▸ verb: have an effect upon ("Will the new rules affect me?")
▸ verb: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
▸ verb: connect closely and often incriminatingly ("This new ruling affects your business")
▸ verb: make believe with the intent to deceive
▸ Also see affect