I. noun see: do
Date: 14th century
1. purport , intent , basic meaning ; essence , something that inevitably follows an antecedent (as a cause or agent), an outward sign ; appearance , accomplishment , fulfillment , power to bring about a result ; influence , movable property ; goods ,
7. a distinctive impression , the creation of a desired impression , c. something designed to produce a distinctive or desired impression, special effects , the quality or state of being operative ; operation ,
II. transitive verb
Date: 1533
to cause to come into being,
2. to bring about often by surmounting obstacles ; accomplish , to put into operation , see: perform
Usage: Effect and affect are often confused because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. The verb 2affect usually has to do with pretense