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List of meaning for influence

power to change, affect, control or manipulate someone or something

influence(noun)

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

"used her parents' influence to get the job"

influence(noun)

causing something without any direct or apparent effort

influence(noun)

a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

"her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"

influence(noun)

the effect of one thing (or person) on another

"the influence of mechanical action"

influence(verb)

one having power to influence another

"she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children"

influence, act upon, work(verb)

have and exert influence or effect

"The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"

determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate(verb)

shape or influence; give direction to

"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

charm, influence, tempt(verb)

induce into action by using one's charm

"She charmed him into giving her all his money"

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements

the power to bring about a result on another

the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs

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