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Definition of for effect - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
communicationintended to produce a reaction
- She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
- He exaggerated his story for effect, making everyone laugh.
- The actor paused for effect before delivering the punchline.
Expressions with for effect
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behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
Terms with for effect included in their meaning
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design
chosen group of colors used together for a visual effect
misuse
use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose
tool
means for achieving an effect
arranged
planned or prepared in advance for effect
art
small amount of color added for effect
performance
exaggerate actions for dramatic or comedic effect
long-term effect
effect that continues for a long time
overacting behavior
exaggerate emotions or actions for effect
language
clever use of words for humor or effect
witty effect
use of similar-sounding words for a witty effect
positioning
the act of assuming a position for effect
art
in a particular position for artistic effect
design
finish or effect added to visible surfaces for design or decoration
general
optimal place for a desirable effect
optimization
optimal conditions for a desirable effect
strategic position
positioned cleverly for maximum effect
amount
indicates an ideal amount for positive effect
comedy
high-pitched, fast voice often used for comedic effect
art
freedom to alter facts for artistic effect
grammar rule
two negatives used together in a clause for a single negative effect
language
stylistic device for rhetorical effect
showy act
act done for show without real effect
rhetoric
deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or effect in speech or writing
exaggeration
exaggerate feelings or emotions for effect
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- French:pour faire de l'effet, ...
- German:um Wirkung zu erzielen, ...
- Italian:per impressionare, ...
- Spanish:para causar efecto, ...
- Portuguese:para causar efeito, ...
- Chinese:为了效果, ...
- Japanese:効果を狙って, ...
- Arabic:لِإِحداث تَأْثير, ...
- Hebrew:בִּשְׁבִיל הָרֹשֶׁם, ...
- Russian:ради эффекта, ...
- Ukrainian:для ефекту, ...
- Hindi:प्रभाव डालने के लिए, ...
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