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   influence

   /ˈɪnflʊəns/

   noun

   • 1. the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself: "the influence of television violence" Similar effectimpactcontrolswayholdpowerauthorityascendancymasterydominationsupremacyleadershipguidancedirectionpressure
   • ▪ the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth: "the institute has considerable influence with teachers" Similar powerauthorityswayleverageweightstandingprestigestaturerankrankingpositionsocial positionstationconnectionscontactsweightageinformal:cloutpullmuscleteethdrag
   • ▪ a person or thing with the capacity to have an influence on someone or something: "Fiona was a good influence on her" Similar example to/forexemplar forrole model formodel forguide forinspiration to
   • 2. electrical or magnetic induction. archaic

   verb

   • 1. have an influence on: "sometimes simple changes in a business environment can influence behaviour" Similar affecthave an effect onexert influence ondetermineguidecontrolformshapegoverndecideregulatechangealtermodifytransformimpact onswaybiasaffectprejudicecolourpredisposesubornbring pressure to bear onpressurizecoercelean oninformal:pull strings withtwist someone's armnobblepersuadeconvincetalk roundtalk intowin overbring roundswaycoaxinduceinveigleimpelinciteenticetemptlurecajolemanipulatepromptcoercedragoonintimidatebrowbeatbrainwash

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from medieval Latin influentia ‘inflow’, from Latin influere, from in- ‘into’ + fluere ‘to flow’. The word originally had the general sense ‘an influx, flowing matter’, also specifically (in astrology) ‘the flowing in of ethereal fluid (affecting human destiny)’. The sense ‘imperceptible or indirect action exerted to cause changes’ was established in Scholastic Latin by the 13th century, but not recorded in English until the late 16th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. influenceable adjective

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   The meaning of INFLUENCE is the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways : sway. How to use influence in a sentence. The Surprising History of Influence and Its Modern Use Synonym Discussion of Influence.

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   Influence definition: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others. See examples of INFLUENCE used in a sentence.

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   to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks: She's very good at making friends and influencing people. [ + obj + to infinitive ] What influenced you to choose a career in nursing? Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   Influence is the power to have an important effect on someone or something. If someone influences someone else, they are changing a person or thing in an indirect but important way.

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   1. an effect of one person or thing on another. 2. the power of a person or thing to have such an effect. 3. power or sway resulting from ability, wealth, position, etc. 4. a person or thing having influence.

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   [countable] a person or thing that affects the way a person behaves and thinks. She draws on her diverse cultural influences to express herself. His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing.

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   influence meaning, definition, what is influence: the power to affect the way someone or s...: Learn more.

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   Influence definition: A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort.

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    Definition of influence verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Influence is the power to make other people agree with your opinions or make them do what you want.