noun
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Examples
- used her parents' influence to get the job
noun
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
noun
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
Examples
- her wishes had a great influence on his thinking
noun
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
Examples
- the influence of mechanical action
noun
one having power to influence another
Examples
- she was the most important influence in my life
- he was a bad influence on the children
verb
have and exert influence or effect
Synonyms
Examples
- The artist's work influenced the young painter
- She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
verb
shape or influence
Synonyms
Examples
- give direction to
- experience often determines ability
- mold public opinion
verb
induce into action by using one's charm
Synonyms
Examples
- She charmed him into giving her all his money