Meaning & use
Affecting
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Arousing strong feelings, especially of sadness or sympathy; deeply moving.
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The documentary told an affecting story of a family separated by war.
His affecting speech left much of the audience in tears.
A note on using this word
Distinct from 'effecting,' a common spelling confusion; 'affecting' relates to emotion, while 'effecting' means bringing something about.
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2. verb
Having an influence or effect on something.
Rising interest rates are affecting home sales across the country.
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