INFLUENCE

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 19

Definition

  1. verb have and exert influence or effect. — synonyms: act_upon, work
  2. verb shape or influence. — synonyms: determine, shape, mold, regulate
  3. verb induce into action by using one's charm. — synonyms: charm, tempt
  4. noun a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc.
  5. noun causing something without any direct or apparent effort.
  6. noun a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do.
  7. noun the effect of one thing (or person) on another.
  8. noun one having power to influence another.

Examples

  • “I have absolutely no influence over him.”
  • “I'm not able to exercise influence over him.”
  • “He has been a great influence on the voters during the elections.”

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