Grammar fix
a lasting effect
enduring effect (collocation)
an impact or influence that continues for a long time after the original event or action, often shaping future situations or experiences.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Her words had a lasting effect on me, and I still think about them years later.daily life
- I believe that childhood experiences can have a lasting effect on a person's confidence and social skills.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: have/leave/make a lasting effect (on something/someone)
WrongIt had a lasting effect to my confidence.
RightIt had a lasting effect on my confidence.
'An effect ON someone/something', not 'to'.
Patternhave/leave/make a lasting effect (on something/someone)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Enduring and persistent' is redundant; 'lasting effect' says it once and naturally.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
a lasting effect ononhaveleavelong-term
Don't confuse it
Unlike 'an immediate effect' (which happens right away) or 'a temporary effect' (which fades quickly), 'a lasting effect' emphasizes duration and ongoing influence.