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Effect [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. That which is produced by an agent or cause; as the effect of luxury; the effect of intemperance.

2. Poverty, disease and disgrace are the natural effects of dissipation.

3. Consequence; event.

4. To say that a composition is imperfect, is in effect to say the author is a man.

5. Purpose; general intent.

6. They spoke to her to that effect 2 Chronicles 34:22 .

7. Consequence intended; utility; profit; advantage.

8. Christ is become of no effect to you. Galatians 5:4 .

9. Force; validity. The obligation is void and of no effect

10. Completion; perfection.

11. Not so worthily to be brought to heroical effect by fortune or necessity.

12. Reality; not mere appearance; fact.

13. No other in effect than what it seems.

14. In the plural, effects are goods; movables; personal estate. The people escaped from the town with their effects.

Effect [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be. The revolution in France effected a great change of property.

2. To bring to pass; to achieve; to accomplish; as, to effect an object or purpose.

Effect [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Execution; performance; realization; operation; as, the law goes into effect in May.

2. Manifestation; expression; sign.

3. In general: That which is produced by an agent or cause; the event which follows immediately from an antecedent, called the cause; result; consequence; outcome; fruit; as, the effect of luxury.

4. Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.

5. Power to produce results; efficiency; force; importance; account; as, to speak with effect.

6. Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; -- with to.

7. The purport; the sum and substance.

8. Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.

9. Goods; movables; personal estate; -- sometimes used to embrace real as well as personal property; as, the people escaped from the town with their effects.

Effect [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.

2. To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.

Effected [Participle passive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Done; performed; accomplished.

Effected [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Effect

Effecter [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

One who effects.

Effectible [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

That may be done or achieved; practicable; feasible.

Effectible [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Capable of being done or achieved; practicable; feasible.

Effecting [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Producing; performing; accomplishing.

Effecting [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Effect

Effection [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Creation; a doing.

Effective [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Having the power to cause or produce; efficacious.

2. They are not effective of any thing.

3. Operative; active; having the quality of producing effects.

4. Time is not effective nor are bodies destroyed by it.

5. Efficient; causing to be; as an effective cause.

6. Having the power of active operation; able; as effective men in any army; an effective force.

Effective [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Having the power to produce an effect or effects; producing a decided or decisive effect; efficient; serviceable; operative; as, an effective force, remedy, speech; the effective men in a regiment.

Effective [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. That which produces a given effect; a cause.

2. One who is capable of active service.

3. Specie or coin, as distinguished from paper currency; -- a term used in many parts of Europe.

Effectively [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. With effect; powerfully; with real operation.

2. This effectively resists the devil.

3. [In this sense, effectually is generally used.]

Effectively [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

With effect; powerfully; completely; thoroughly.

Effectiveness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality of being effective.

Effectless [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Without effect; without advantage; useless.

Effectless [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Without effect or advantage; useless; bootless.

Effector [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

One who effects; one who produces or causes; a maker or creator.

Effector [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An effecter.

Effectual [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Producing an effect, or the effect desired or intended; or having adequate power or force to produce the effect. The means employed were effectual

2. According to the gift of the grace of God given me by the effectual working of his power. Ephesians 3:7 .

3. Veracious; expressive of facts. [Not used.]

4. effectual assassin, in Mitford, is unusual and not well authorized.

Effectual [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive.

Effectually [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

With effect; efficaciously; in a manner to produce the intended effect; thoroughly. The weeds on land for grain must be effectually subdued. The city is effectually guarded.

Effectually [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. With effect; efficaciously.

2. Actually; in effect.

Effectualness [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The quality of being effectual.

Effectuate [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

To bring to pass; to achieve; to accomplish; to fulfil; as, to effectuate a purpose or desire.

Effectuate [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To bring to pass; to effect; to achieve; to accomplish; to fulfill.

Effectuated [Participle passive] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Accomplished.

Effectuated [Imperfect tense and past participle] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Effectuate

Effectuating [Participle present tense] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Achieving; performing to effect.

Effectuating [Present participle and verbal noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

of Effectuate

Effectuation [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Act of effectuating.

Effectuose [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Alt. of Effectuous

Effectuous [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Effective.

Effect Roget’s Thesaurus §154

N. effect, consequence, aftergrowth, aftercome, derivative, derivation, result, resultant, resultance, upshot, issue, denouement, end, development, outgrowth, fruit, crop, harvest, product, bud, production, produce, work, handiwork, fabric, performance, creature, creation, offspring, offshoot, firstfruits, firstlings, heredity, telegony, premices premises

V. be the effect of, be due to, be owing to, originate in, originate from, rise -, arise, take its rise spring from, proceed from, emanate from, come from, grow from, bud from, sprout from, germinate from, issue from, flow from, result from, follow from, derive its origin from, accrue from, come to, come of, come out of, depend upon, hang upon, hinge upon, turn upon, take the consequences, sow the wind and reap the whirlwind

Adj. owing to, resulting from, derivable from, due to, caused by, dependent upon, derived from, evolved from, derivative, hereditary, telegonous

Adv. of course, it follows that, naturally, consequently, as a consequence, in consequence, through, all along of, necessarily, eventually

Phr. cela va sans dire, "thereby hangs a tale"

Influence Roget’s Thesaurus §175

N. influence, importance, weight, pressure, preponderance, prevalence, sway, predominance, predominancy, ascendency, dominance, reign, control, domination, pull*, authority, capability, effect, interest, synergy (cooperation) 709, footing, purchase, play, leverage, vantage ground, tower of strength, host in himself, protection, patronage, auspices

V. have -influence, be -influential, carry weight, weigh, tell, have a hold upon, magnetize, bear upon, gain a footing, work upon, take root, take hold, strike root in, run through, pervade, prevail, dominate, predominate, out weigh, over weigh, over-ride, over-bear, gain head, rage, be -rife, spread like wildfire, have the upper hand, get the upper hand, gain the upper hand, have full play, get full play, gain full play, be recognized, be listened to, make one's voice heard, gain a hearing, play a part, play a leading part, play a leading part in, take the lead, pull the strings, turn the scale, throw one's weight into the scale, set the fashion, lead the dance

Adj. influential, effective, important, weighty, prevailing, prevalent, rife, rampant, dominant, regnant, predominant, in the ascendant, hegemonical

Adv. with telling effect

Phr. tel maure tel valet

Completion Roget’s Thesaurus §729

N. completion, accomplishment, achievement, fulfillment, performance, execution, despatch, dispatch, consummation, culmination, finish, conclusion, close, terminus, winding up, finale, denouement, catastrophe, issue, upshot, result, final touch, last touch, crowning touch, finishing touch, finishing stroke, last finish, coup de grace, crowning of the edifice, coping-stone, keystone, missing link, superstructure, ne plus ultra, work done, fait accompli, elaboration, finality, completeness

V. effect, effectuate, accomplish, achieve, compass, consummate, hammer out, bring to maturity, bring to perfection, perfect, complete, elaborate, do, execute, make, go through, get through, work out, enact, bring about, bring to bear, bring to pass, bring through, bring to a head, despatch, dispatch, knock off, finish off, polish off, make short work of, dispose of, set at rest, perform, discharge, fulfill, realize, put in practice, put in force, carry out, carry into effect, carry into execution, make good, be as good as one's word, do thoroughly, not do by halves, go the whole hog, drive home, be in at the death, carry through, play out, exhaust, fill the bill, finish, bring to a close, wind up, stamp, clinch, seal, set the seal on, put the seal, give the final touch, to, put the last, put the finishing hand to, put the finishing touches on, crown, crown all, cap, ripen, culminate, come to a head, come to a crisis, come to its end, die a natural death, die of old age, run its course, run one's race, touch the goal, reach the goal, attain the goal, reach, get in the harvest

Adj. completing, final, concluding, conclusive, crowning, exhaustive, done, completed, done for, sped, wrought out, highly wrought, thorough, ripe

Adv. completely, to crown all, out of hand

Phr. the race is run, actum est, finis coronat opus, consummatum est, c'en est fait, it is all over, the game is played out, the bubble has burst, aussitot dit aussitot fait, aut non tentaris aut perfice

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Genesis 47:26

And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh’s.

So Joseph established a law that a fifth of the produce belongs to Pharaoh, and it is in effect in the land of Egypt to this day. Only the priests’ land does not belong to Pharaoh.

Numbers 30:8

But if her husband disallowed her on the day that he heard it; then he shall make her vow which she vowed, and that which she uttered with her lips, wherewith she bound her soul, of none effect: and the LORD shall forgive her.

But if her husband prohibits her when he hears of it, he nullifies the vow that binds her or the rash promise she has made, and the LORD will absolve her.

2 Chronicles 7:11

Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king’s house: and all that came into Solomon’s heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.

When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace,

2 Chronicles 34:22

And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.

So Hilkiah and those the king had designated went and spoke to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum son of Tokhath, the son of Hasrah, the keeper of the wardrobe. She lived in Jerusalem, in the Second District.

Job 41:26

The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.

The sword that reaches him has no effect, nor does the spear or dart or arrow.

Psalms 33:10

The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.

The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.

Isaiah 32:17

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Jeremiah 48:30

I know his wrath, saith the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.

I know his insolence,” declares the LORD, “but it is futile. His boasting is as empty as his deeds.

Ezekiel 12:23

Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.

Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled.

Daniel 3:27

And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

and when the satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers had gathered around, they saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men. Not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them.

Zephaniah 2:2

Before the decree bring forth, before the day pass as the chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD come upon you, before the day of the LORD’S anger come upon you.

before the decree takes effect and the day passes like chaff, before the burning anger of the LORD comes upon you, before the Day of the LORD’s anger comes upon you.

Matthew 15:6

And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.

he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

Mark 7:13

Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.

Thus you nullify the word of God by the tradition you have handed down. And you do so in many such matters.”

Acts 28:5

And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.

Romans 3:3

For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?

What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?

Romans 4:14

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,

Romans 9:6

Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

1 Corinthians 1:17

For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with words of wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.

1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

2 Corinthians 1:6

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.