What is the meaning of the terms "to affect" and" to effect" respectively?

to make a difference, cause to happen

The answer is ☀ to make a difference, cause to happen.

Affect and effect are two words that are often confused because they sound similar. However, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts.

• Affect means to make a difference to something. It can also mean to pretend to have a feeling or emotion.
• Effect means to cause something to happen. It can also mean the result or consequence of something.