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sedate vs affect

affect vs sedate

sedate is not a noun while affect is a noun.

sedate is an adjective but affect is not an adjective.

sedate and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sedate No Yes Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hypernym of sedate; that is, affect is a word with a broader meaning than sedate:
  • sedate: cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
  • affect: act physically on; have an effect upon
sedate (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
sedate (adjective) affect (adjective)
characterized by dignity and propriety
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
sedate (verb) affect (verb)
cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to act physically on; have an effect upon
have an effect upon
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between sedate and affect

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