Influence

Quick meaning: Influence is a noun meaning An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

Meaning

An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

More Meanings

1. A person or thing exerting such power or action.
2. (electricity) Electrostatic induction.
3. (intransitive) To exert, make use of one's influence.
4. 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.
5. (astrology) 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.
6. (transitive) 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.
7. (obsolete) The action of flowing in; influx.

Example Sentences

I have absolutely no influence over him.

I'm not able to exercise influence over him.

God hath his influence into the very essence of all things.

He has been a great influence on the voters during the elections.

Word Forms

• influences
• influencing
• influenced

Synonyms for influence

Depending on context, synonyms include charm, shape, determine, regulate, tempt.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shape, regulate, determine, charm, tempt, induce.

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