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Ben Franklin effect

Ben Franklin effect noun: the tendency of people to like someone more after doing a favor for them.

Noun

Ben Franklin effect (plural Ben Franklin effects)

  1. The tendency of people to like someone more after doing a favor for them.

Forms of Ben Franklin effect

pluralBen Franklin effects

Origin of Ben Franklin effect

Named after Benjamin Franklin.

Questions about Ben Franklin effect

What does Ben Franklin effect mean?
Ben Franklin effect means the tendency of people to like someone more after doing a favor for them.
What part of speech is Ben Franklin effect?
Ben Franklin effect is a noun.
What is the plural of Ben Franklin effect?
The plural of Ben Franklin effect is Ben Franklin effects.

Words near Ben Franklin effect in the dictionary

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