influence

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

noun

1
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.
“I have absolutely no influence over him.”
2
An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
“I'm not able to exercise influence over him.”
3
A person or thing exerting such power or action.
“He has been a great influence on the voters during the elections.”
4
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.
5
The action of flowing in; influx.
6
Electrostatic induction.

1
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.
“I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life.”
2
To exert, make use of one's influence.
3
To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.

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