effect
     n 1: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous
          phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the
          rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing
          consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after
          the event" [syn: {consequence}, {outcome}, {result}, {event},
           {issue}, {upshot}]
     2: an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I
        wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained
        that bold effect in her reproductions of the original
        painting" [syn: {impression}]
     3: (of a law) having legal validity; "the law is still in
        effect" [syn: {force}]
     4: a symptom caused by an illness or a drug; "the effects of
        sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"
     5: an impression (especially one that is artificial or
        contrived); "he just did it for effect"
     6: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
        [syn: {essence}, {burden}, {core}, {gist}]
     v 1: produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave" [syn: {effectuate},
           {bring about}, {set up}]
     2: act so as to bring into existence; "effect a change"
Source: WordNet® 2.0