Definitions of affect
(affected by) influenced or changed by
The company's finances were not affected by the scam.
to have an influence on or cause a change in
Intense lobbying affected the vote.
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(affected by) influenced or changed by
The company's finances were not affected by the scam.
to have an influence on or cause a change in
Intense lobbying affected the vote.