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