Meaning & Definition of Influence in English
English⟶
Influence
/ɪnfluəns/
noun
1. A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
- "Used her parents' influence to get the job"
synonym:
- influence
2. Causing something without any direct or apparent effort
synonym:
- influence
3. A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
- "Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
synonym:
- influence
4. The effect of one thing (or person) on another
- "The influence of mechanical action"
synonym:
- influence
5. One having power to influence another
- "She was the most important influence in my life"
- "He was a bad influence on the children"
synonym:
- influence
verb
1. Have and exert influence or effect
- "The artist's work influenced the young painter"
- "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
synonym:
- influence,
- act upon,
- work
2. Shape or influence
- Give direction to
- "Experience often determines ability"
- "Mold public opinion"
synonym:
- determine,
- shape,
- mold,
- influence,
- regulate
3. Induce into action by using one's charm
- "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
synonym:
- charm,
- influence,
- tempt
Examples of using
Never swim while under the influence of alcohol.
Tom is a bad influence.
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