The difference between Bring about and Effect
When used as verbs, bring about means to cause to take place, whereas effect means to make or bring about.
Effect is also noun with the meaning: the result or outcome of a cause. see usage notes below.
check bellow for the other definitions of Bring about and Effect
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Bring about as a verb (transitive):
To cause to take place.
Examples:
"The collapse of the gold standard brought about much of the economic turmoil of that era."
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Bring about as a verb (transitive):
To accomplish, achieve.
Examples:
"I hope to bring about a successful conclusion."
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Effect as a noun:
The result or outcome of a cause. See usage notes below.
Examples:
"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."
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Effect as a noun:
Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.
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Effect as a noun (uncountable):
Execution; performance; realization; operation. The state of being binding and enforceable, as in a rule, policy, or law.
Examples:
"The new law will come into effect on the first day of next year."
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Effect as a noun (filmology):
An illusion produced by technical means (as in "special effect")
Examples:
"The effect of flying was most convincing."
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Effect as a noun (sound engineering):
An alteration, or device for producing an alteration, in sound after it has been produced by an instrument.
Examples:
"I use an echo effect here to make the sound more mysterious."
"I just bought a couple of great effects."
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Effect as a noun (physics, psychology, etc.):
A scientific phenomenon, usually named after its discoverer.
Examples:
"Doppler effect'"
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Effect as a noun (usually plural):
Belongings, usually as personal effects.
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Effect as a noun:
Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; with to.
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Effect as a noun (obsolete):
Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.
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Effect as a noun (obsolete):
Manifestation; expression; sign.
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Effect as a verb:
To make or bring about; to implement.
Examples:
"The best way to effect change is to work with existing stakeholders."
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Effect as a verb: