1. (n.) A result brought about by a cause or agent; a consequence; as, a law goes into effect; sun has a negative effect on skin.

2. (n.) Manifestation; expression; sign.

3. (n.) In general: That which is produced by an agent or cause; the event which follows immediately from an antecedent, called the cause; result; consequence; outcome; fruit; as, the effect of luxury.

4. (n.) Impression left on the mind; sensation produced.

5. (n.) Power to produce results; efficiency; force; importance; account; as, to speak with effect.

6. (n.) Consequence intended; purpose; meaning; general intent; -- with to.

7. (n.) The purport; the sum and substance.

8. (n.) Reality; actual meaning; fact, as distinguished from mere appearance.

9. (n.) Goods; movables; personal estate; -- sometimes used to embrace real as well as personal property; as, the people escaped from the town with their effects.

10. (v. t.) To produce, as a cause or agent; to cause to be.

11. (v. t.) To bring to pass; to execute; to enforce; to achieve; to accomplish.