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S: (n) consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon) "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
S: (n) impression, effect (an outward appearance) "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting"

S: (n) effect (an impression (especially one that is artificial or contrived)) "he just did it for effect"

S: (n) effect, essence, burden, core, gist (the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work)
S: (n) effect, force ((of a law) having legal validity) "the law is still in effect"
S: (n) effect (a symptom caused by an illness or a drug) "the effects of sleep loss"; "the effect of the anesthetic"

S: (v) effect, effectuate, set up (produce) "The scientists set up a shock wave"

S: (v) carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil (put in effect) "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"

S: (v) get over (to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end) "Let's get this job over with"; "It's a question of getting over an unpleasant task"
S: (v) run (carry out) "run an errand"
S: (v) consummate (make perfect; bring to perfection)
S: (v) consummate (fulfill sexually) "consummate a marriage"
S: (v) do, perform (get (something) done) "I did my job"

S: (v) overachieve (perform better or achieve a greater degree of success than expected) "His daughter always overachieves"
S: (v) turn (accomplish by rotating) "turn a somersault"; "turn cartwheels"
S: (v) underachieve, underperform (perform less well or with less success than expected) "John consistently underachieves, although he is very able"; "My stocks underperformed last year"
S: (v) misdo (do wrongly or improperly) "misdo one's job"
S: (v) go all out, give one's best, do one's best, give full measure (perform a task as well as possible) "The cast gives full measure every night"
S: (v) ply (apply oneself diligently) "Ply one's trade"

S: (v) dispatch, discharge, complete (complete or carry out) "discharge one's duties"

S: (v) draw, get (earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher) "He drew a base on balls"
S: (v) precipitate (bring about abruptly) "The crisis precipitated by Russia's revolution"
S: (v) induce, stimulate, rush, hasten (cause to occur rapidly) "the infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"
S: (v) serve (contribute or conduce to) "The scandal served to increase his popularity"