Effect designa algo que sigue u ocurre, directa y necesariamente, por razón de una causa <the effects of radiation on the body>. antonyms: cause
Consequence indica una conexión directa, pero menos rígida o inmediata, con una causa, y suele indicar que la causa ya no está en operación <an innocent act that had serious consequences>. antonyms: antecedent
Result se aplica a menudo al último de una serie de efectos <the surprising result was a huge growth in business>.
Outcome connota el resultado final de causas o fuerzas complejas o en conflicto <the outcome of the election remains uncertain>.
Upshot indica un resultado final, a veces uno inesperado <the upshot of this decision is that now no one will be able to use the park>.
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effectverb
effected, has effected, is effecting, effects
efectuar, llevar a cabo; lograr, realizar
Example sentences of
effect
verb
•They are trying to effect a settlement of the dispute.
•The duty of the legislature is to effect the will of the people.
