Synonyms for affect

Some common synonyms of affect are: affect [v. a.] 1. Influence, act upon, work upon, modify, alter, change, transform. 2. Concern, interest, regard, relate to, bear upon. 3. Touch, move, impress, melt, subdue, overcome, pierce. 4. Crave, yearn for, aspire to, aim at, desire, like, be drawn toward, be attracted by, take pleasure in. 5. Assume, adopt, take on, feign, arrogate, put on, make a show of, pretend to.