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Another word for effective

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Adjective

  1. Producing or able to produce a desired effect

    See also:

    thrive

  2. Full of or displaying force

    See also:

    strong

  3. In effect

    See also:

    be

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Another word for effective

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Synonym Study

  • Efficient implies skill and economy of energy in producing the desired result and when applied to persons implies competence an efficient machine, an efficient worker
  • Effectual specifically implies the production of the desired effect or result in a decisive manner an effectual reply to his charge
  • Efficacious refers to that which is capable of producing the desired effect or result an efficacious remedy
  • Effective is applied to that which produces a definite effect or result an effective speaker
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Sentence Examples

  • You're about as effective at pep talks as Rhyn.

  • It's so much more effective than rope, or wire, or chains.

  • Birds are even more effective than wind in transporting seeds to long distances.

  • Finding the most effective sources remained less than satisfactory.

  • It frustrated to Betsy who spent hours on the Internet seeking the most effective uses of Howie's talent.

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