to that effect

1. With that basic or general meaning, as in He said he was very worried, or words to that effect. This term is also put as to the effect that when introducing a clause, as in She was a little vague but said something to the effect that she'd repay the loan very soon. [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

President Biden came to regret his remark to that effect as soon as he needed help on oil prices and diplomacy.

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An earlier task force suggestion to that effect was discussed by the board but went unheeded, he charges.

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Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s speech to that effect was an eloquent defense of American values.

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Five months later, their child benefit payments were suspended and they received a letter to that effect, but even that contained errors, Mrs Edwards said.

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"I'll sign a piece of paper to that effect right here in the studio," he said.

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