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To: JohnM who wrote (9275)	11/7/2001 2:26:05 PM
From: maceng2	Read Replies (2) of 281500

"affect". I too have had problems with this verb. My dictionary has a tip... don't confuse affect with effect. Affect chiefly means "make a difference to", as in the changes will affect everyone. As a verb effect means "bring about a result", as in she effected a cost-cutting exercise. In both cases.. the stock value of the companies involved go down. It was just people trying to look good. (affected adjective... designed to impress people) -g-

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