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Contribute vs Affect - What's the difference?

contribute | affect |


As verbs the difference between contribute and affect

is that contribute is to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole while affect is to influence or alter.

As a noun affect is

one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Spread vs Affect - What's the difference?

spread | affect |


In lang=en terms the difference between spread and affect

is that spread is to cover (something) with a thin layer of some substance, as of butter while affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of.

As verbs the difference between spread and affect

is that spread is to stretch out, open out (a material etc) so that it more fully covers a given area of space while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As nouns the difference between spread and affect

is that spread is the act of spreading or something that has been spread while affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Effusion vs Affect - What's the difference?

effusion | affect |


As nouns the difference between effusion and affect

is that effusion is a liquid outpouring while affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As a verb affect is

to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Smite - What's the difference?

affect | smite |


As verbs the difference between affect and smite

is that affect is to influence or alter while smite is to hit.

As a noun affect

is one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Apple - What's the difference?

affect | apple |


As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect

is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

As a proper noun apple is

a nickname for new york city, usually “the big apple”.

Affect vs Make - What's the difference?

affect | make |


As nouns the difference between affect and make

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while make is skin (on liquids), sputum, placenta.

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Emotions - What's the difference?

affect | emotions |


As nouns the difference between affect and emotions

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while emotions is .

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

Affect vs Prestige - What's the difference?

affect | prestige |


In obsolete terms the difference between affect and prestige

is that affect is a desire, an appetite while prestige is delusion; illusion; trick.

As a verb affect

is to influence or alter.

Affect vs Hinder - What's the difference?

affect | hinder |


In transitive terms the difference between affect and hinder

is that affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume. To make a false display of while hinder is to keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent.

In transitive obsolete terms the difference between affect and hinder

is that affect is to show a fondness for (something); to choose while hinder is to cause harm.

As an adjective hinder is

of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.

Adopt vs Affect - What's the difference?

adopt | affect |


In lang=en terms the difference between adopt and affect

is that adopt is to select and take or approve while affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of.

As verbs the difference between adopt and affect

is that adopt is (with relationship specified) to take by choice into relationship, child, heir, friend, citizen, etc while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As a noun affect is

(obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state.

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