desired effect

Frequency: 8.525.4 per million words

The result or outcome that was intended or hoped for.

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Examples (10)

  • The new medication took a few days to produce the desired effect.
  • The advertisement campaign failed to achieve the desired effect on sales.
  • To achieve the desired effect, the artist used a special blending technique.
  • A simple apology can often have the desired effect of calming a tense situation.
  • We adjusted the lighting until we got the desired effect for the photograph.
  • The policy changes are being evaluated to see if they have the desired effect on the economy.
  • He repeated the instruction, hoping it would have the desired effect this time.
  • Adding a pinch of spice had the desired effect of enhancing the flavor.
  • Are you sure this approach will produce the desired effect in the long run?
  • If the first attempt doesn't have the desired effect, we will need to try a different strategy.