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Influences

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

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 "Influences"

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.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Influences"

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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.
affectsverb	(transitive) To influence or alter.
attemptsnoun	The action of trying at something.
consequencesnoun	An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.
determinantsnoun	A determining factor; an element that determines the nature of something.
determinesverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
effectnoun	The result or outcome of a cause.
effectsnoun	property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
environmentsnoun	The natural world or ecosystem.
factorsnoun	One of the elements, circumstances, or influences which contribute to produce a result.
forcesnoun	(military, only plural) Troops.
impactnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
impactsnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
implicationsnoun	(countable) A possible, or indirect, effect or result of a decision or action.
incidencenoun	The act of something happening; occurrence.