to that effect

phrase

variants or to the effect that

—used to indicate that the meaning of words is roughly correct even if the words themselves are not completely accurate

He said more time was needed to reach a decision, or words to that effect.

Examples of to that effect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

July 2026 Two months later, the Russian military would claim the town was theirs and post videos in apparent evidence to that effect. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

In my view, statements to that effect are shortsighted, prioritizing short-term social effects over more insidious and long-term issues, including addiction. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Indeed, the entire steering committee for the forum has supported the notion and introduced a resolution to that effect. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026

Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna sponsored a bill last year to that effect, but it hasn’t been acted on yet. — Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for to that effect

• aftereffect
• interconnect
• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct