Influence

verb
'ɪnfluəns

Noun

  • one having power to influence another

    she was the most important influence in my life

    he was a bad influence on the children

    Type of:PowerForce
  • a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

    her wishes had a great influence on his thinking

    Type of:DeterminantDeterminativeDeterminer
  • a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

    used her parents' influence to get the job

    Type of:PowerPowerfulness
  • the effect of one thing (or person) on another

    the influence of mechanical action

    Type of:ConsequenceIssueEvent
  • causing something without any direct or apparent effort

    Type of:CausingCausation

Verb

  • have and exert influence or effect

    The artist's work influenced the young painter

    Similar:Work
    Type of:ImpactTouchAffect
  • induce into action by using one's charm

    Similar:CharmTempt
    Type of:Persuade
  • shape or influence; give direction to

    Type of:DoMakeCause

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