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Influence

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Influence"

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.

verb

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Influence"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
charmnoun	(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
shapenoun	A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
determineverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
temptverb	(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
act uponverb	To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Influence"

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Word	Definition
act uponverb	To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.
shapenoun	A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
regulateverb	To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
determineverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
charmnoun	(often in the plural) The ability to persuade, delight or arouse admiration.
temptverb	(transitive) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
induceverb	(transitive) To cause, bring about, lead to.
cloutnoun	(informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
persuadeverb	(transitive) To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.
convinceverb	To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.
controlnoun	(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
influentialnoun	Having or exerting influence.
actionnoun	The effort of performing or doing something.
powernoun	The ability to do or undergo something.
involvementnoun	The act of involving, or the state of being involved.
participationnoun	The act of participating, of taking part in something.
encourageverb	To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
interveneverb	(intransitive) To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action. [with in]
factornoun	One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result.
contributionnoun	Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.