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to that effect to that effect (ALSO to the effect that)5 F0 used to express that what you are reporting is only a short and general form of what was really said: » She said she was unhappy, or words to that effect.» He said something to the effect that he would have to change jobs if the situation continued.Thesaurus+: ↑ApproximateWord partners for effect• ♯have/♯produce an effect• ♯experience/♯feel/♯suffer the effects• an ♯adverse/♯beneficial/♯profound/♯significant effect• the ♯desired effect• a ♯knock-on effect• the effect ♯of sth• an effect ♯on sb/sth• ♯to/♯with [devastating/no/little] effectMain Entry: ↑effect
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