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consumer
Noun
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A consumer is someone who buys or uses goods or services.
Consumer demand for large cars has dropped with the increase in gasoline prices.
Selling goods to consumers is known as retail.
effect
Noun
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An effect is something that is caused by something else.
His comments had a visible effect on those who heard it.
The effect of the change was small.
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If a law, agreement, change, etc. takes effect, it officially begins.
The closing of the company takes effect at midnight.
The new rules have been in effect since January.
effect
Verb
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If you effect a change, you make it happen.
I will effect the change without your help.