Collocations for effect - noun
1. change that is caused by sth
ADJ.
decisive, dramatic, far-reaching, important, marked, powerful, profound, significant, strong | marginal, minimal, modest, negligible | chief, main, major, principal | full
The full effects of the new tax have not yet been felt.
The full effects of the new tax have not yet been felt.
apparent, appreciable, detectable, discernible, measurable, noticeable, visible | likely, possible, potential, predictable, probable | subtle | disproportionate | residual | adverse, catastrophic, crippling, damaging, debilitating, deleterious, destructive, detrimental, devastating, disastrous, harmful, ill, negative, serious, traumatic, undesirable, unfortunate
the crippling effect of sanctions on the economy | He didn''t seem to have suffered any ill effects from his fall.
the crippling effect of sanctions on the economy | He didn''t seem to have suffered any ill effects from his fall.
beneficial, positive, salutary | the desired
We had problems with mosquitoes, but this spray had the desired effect.
We had problems with mosquitoes, but this spray had the desired effect.
magical, remarkable
Giving up smoking had a magical effect on his stamina.
Giving up smoking had a magical effect on his stamina.
immediate | direct, indirect | short-term | lasting, long-term, permanent | domino, knock-on, ripple, spin-off
Any delay in delivery of materials will have a knock-on effect throughout the production process. (see also ‘side effect’)
Any delay in delivery of materials will have a knock-on effect throughout the production process. (see also ‘side effect’)
practical | aggregate, combined, cumulative, net, overall | qualitative, quantitative | cohesive | divisive | deterrent, disincentive
The deterrent effect of the death penalty has long been questioned. | Heavy taxation has a disincentive effect.
The deterrent effect of the death penalty has long been questioned. | Heavy taxation has a disincentive effect.
calming, hypnotic, soothing, soporific | curative, restorative, therapeutic | placebo | inflationary | corrosive | greenhouse
policies to reduce emissions of gases which cause the greenhouse effect
policies to reduce emissions of gases which cause the greenhouse effect
VERB + EFFECT
bring about, exert, have, produce
The drug exerts a powerful effect on the brain.
The drug exerts a powerful effect on the brain.
take
The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes.
The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes.
feel, experience, suffer (from)
Women feel the effects of alcohol more quickly than men.
Women feel the effects of alcohol more quickly than men.
recover from | observe | show | assess, determine, estimate, examine, measure, study | ameliorate, cushion, lessen, minimize, mitigate, reduce, soften
to minimize the effects of economic change
to minimize the effects of economic change
cancel out | counter, counteract, offset | compound, magnify, maximize | avoid | aim at
That is precisely the effect I was aiming at.
That is precisely the effect I was aiming at.
be worried about, fear | underestimate | ignore
EFFECT + VERB
spread | last | wear off
How soon will the effects of the drug wear off?
How soon will the effects of the drug wear off?
PREP.
in ~
The border closure meant, in effect, that no trade took place between the countries.
The border closure meant, in effect, that no trade took place between the countries.
to this/that ~
They told us to go away, or words to that effect.
They told us to go away, or words to that effect.
with … ~
The plague struck London again with devastating effect.
The plague struck London again with devastating effect.
~ on/upon
The dry weather had an adverse effect on the potato crops.
The dry weather had an adverse effect on the potato crops.
PHRASES
cause and effect
key historical concepts such as cause and effect
key historical concepts such as cause and effect
to little/no effect
The air-conditioning came on, to little effect.
The air-conditioning came on, to little effect.
2. use of an official rule/plan, etc.
ADJ.
immediate
VERB + EFFECT
come into
The new regulations come into effect next month.
The new regulations come into effect next month.
bring sth into, put sth into
The recommendations will soon be put into effect.
The recommendations will soon be put into effect.
PREP.
in ~
Some laws from the eighteenth century are still in effect.
Some laws from the eighteenth century are still in effect.
with ~
The bank has cut interest rates with immediate effect.
The bank has cut interest rates with immediate effect.
3. impression that a speaker/book/film, etc. gives
ADJ.
dramatic, startling, striking, stunning | maximum, optimum | the desired
I found that by adding white I could achieve the desired effect.
I found that by adding white I could achieve the desired effect.
overall
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming.
The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming.
VERB + EFFECT
give (sth), have
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene.
The stage lighting gives the effect of a moonlit scene.
achieve, create | enhance, heighten
The dramatic effect was heightened by her black dress and dead white face.
The dramatic effect was heightened by her black dress and dead white face.
mar, spoil
PREP.
for … ~
‘You know why I''m here?’ Doug paused for maximum effect.
‘You know why I''m here?’ Doug paused for maximum effect.
to … ~
She uses animal sounds to startling effect in her music.
She uses animal sounds to startling effect in her music.
4. techniques used when making sth
ADJ.
special | cinematic | audio, sound | optical, visual | lighting | elaborate | digital