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To influence or have an impact on something (verb)
A result or consequence (noun)
Affect is an Action (verb), Effect is an End result (noun)
To receive or agree to something (verb)
Not including; other than (preposition)
Accept means to receive, Except means to exclude
Guidance or recommendations (noun)
To give guidance or recommendations (verb)
Advice is a thing (noun), Advise is an action (verb)
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