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Apply vs Affect - What's the difference?

apply | affect |


In lang=en terms the difference between apply and affect

is that apply is to pertain or be relevant to a specified individual or group while affect is to make a show of; to put on a pretence of; to feign; to assume to make a false display of.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between apply and affect

is that apply is (obsolete) to visit while affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite.

As verbs the difference between apply and affect

is that apply is to lay or place; to put or adjust (one thing to another);—with to; as, to apply the hand to the breast; to apply medicaments to a diseased part of the body while affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain.

As an adjective apply

is .

As a noun affect is

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

Affect vs Exert - What's the difference?

affect | exert |


As verbs the difference between affect and exert

is that affect is to influence or alter while exert is to put in vigorous action.

As a noun affect

is one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Disaffect - What's the difference?

affect | disaffect |


As verbs the difference between affect and disaffect

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while disaffect is to cause a loss of affection, sympathy or loyalty; to alienate or estrange.

As a noun affect

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

Affect vs Unconcerning - What's the difference?

affect | unconcerning |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between affect and unconcerning

is that affect is (obsolete) a desire, an appetite while unconcerning is (obsolete) not interesting or affecting; insignificant.

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 an adjective unconcerning is

(obsolete) not interesting or affecting; insignificant.

Affect vs Rine - What's the difference?

affect | rine |


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and rine

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 rine is to touch.

As verbs the difference between affect and rine

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

As nouns the difference between affect and rine

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while rine is a watercourse or ditch or rine can be .

Affect vs Unaffectable - What's the difference?

affect | unaffectable |


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 an adjective unaffectable is

unable to be affected.

Affect vs Affectee - What's the difference?

affect | affectee |


As nouns the difference between affect and affectee

is that affect is (obsolete) one's mood or inclination; mental state while affectee is one who, or that which, is affected.

As a verb affect

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

Affect vs Inburn - What's the difference?

affect | inburn |


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and inburn

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 inburn is to burn within.

As verbs the difference between affect and inburn

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while inburn is to burn in; burn or affect as to make a permanent or lasting impression or mark.

As a noun affect

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

Affect vs Undercome - What's the difference?

affect | undercome |


As verbs the difference between affect and undercome

is that affect is to influence or alter while undercome is to come under; experience or suffer the effects of; be affected by.

As a noun affect

is one's mood or inclination; mental state.

Affect vs Impassionate - What's the difference?

affect | impassionate |


In lang=en terms the difference between affect and impassionate

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 impassionate is to affect powerfully; to arouse the passions of.

As verbs the difference between affect and impassionate

is that affect is to influence or alter or affect can be (obsolete|transitive) to aim for, to try to obtain while impassionate is to affect powerfully; to arouse the passions of.

As a noun affect

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

As an adjective impassionate is

filled with passion; impassioned.

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