The CEO's speech had a great effect in me. vs The CEO's speech had a great effect at me.

The correct phrase is "the CEO's speech had a great effect on me." The preposition 'on' is used to indicate the impact or influence something has on a person. 'At' is not the correct preposition to use in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

The CEO's speech had a great effect in me.

This phrase is incorrect. 'In' is not the correct preposition to use in this context.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'on,' as in 'the CEO's speech had a great effect on me.'

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This dream... this nightmare soon had a great effect on my life.
The increase in the elderly population has had a great effect on the lives of women who, in general, when they are no longer looking after their children, have to look after their parents.
My parents had a great deal of trouble raising me.
No, not me. I knew they had a great football team.
Because I thought we had a great time the night you got drunk and kissed me.
It's true that Shawn did say some meaningful words that had a great deal of influence on me.
It had a great part in it for me.
I went out and had a great time last night, and you should be happy for me.
Know this. I went out and had a great time last night, and you should be happy for me.
- Dennis had a great idea.
-Your mama had a great feeling last night.
Lisa said you had a great fight.
I haven't had a great year, but I have a trillion more days ahead of me.
I've had a great, great ride, believe me.
It's true that Shawn did say some meaningful words that had a great deal of influence on me.
He said I had a great voice, and he'd like to record me.
The pretty intern that caught the CEO's eye.
So Amy's desk sits outside the CEO's office.
And hope the CEO's tumors do the rest.
I'm pretty sure we can charm the CEO's pants off.

Alternatives:

the CEO's speech had a great impact on me.
the CEO's speech greatly affected me.
the CEO's speech made a big impression on me.
the CEO's speech influenced me greatly.
the CEO's speech had a profound effect on me.

The CEO's speech had a great effect at me.

This phrase is incorrect. 'At' is not the correct preposition to use in this context.

The correct preposition to use in this context is 'on,' as in 'the CEO's speech had a great effect on me.'

Alternatives:

the CEO's speech had a great impact on me.
the CEO's speech greatly affected me.
the CEO's speech made a big impression on me.
the CEO's speech influenced me greatly.
the CEO's speech had a profound effect on me.

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The CEO's speech had a great effect in me. vs The CEO's speech had a great effect at me.