influence
IPA: ˈɪnfɫuʌns
noun
- The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.
- An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
- A person or thing exerting such power or action.
- (astrology) An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.
- (obsolete) The action of flowing in; influx.
- (electricity) Electrostatic induction.
verb
- (transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.
- (intransitive) To exert, make use of one's influence.
- (transitive, obsolete) To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.
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Examples of "influence" in Sentences
- Do they have influence in faithfulness.
- The influence of the monsoon is immense.
- The influence is pervasive and pernicious.
- Each influenced the progress of the other.
- The influence is not unidirectional, though.
- The influence of the changes is significant.
- He disclaims any power to influence the judiciary.
- Discerning their influence of the Mayans and the Aztecs.
- The main themes are power, influence, marriage, aristocracy and egotism.
- The design of an experiment or observational study often influences the power.
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