Influence — synonyms, definition

1. influence (Noun)

action administration allure appeal ascendancy authority bias command consequence control credit distinction dominance dominion drive effect effectiveness efficacy eminence enticement • • •

influence (Noun) — A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc. ex. "used her parents' influence to get the job"

influence (Noun) — Causing something without any direct or apparent effort.

influence (Noun) — A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do. ex. "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"

influence (Noun) — The effect of one thing (or person) on another. ex. "the influence of mechanical action"

influence (Noun) — One having power to influence another. ex. "she was the most important influence in my life" ex. "he was a bad influence on the children"

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2. influence (Verb)

act upon activate actuate adjust advise affect allure alter argue arouse awaken bend bias brainwash bring about carry change charm coerce compel • • •

influence (Verb) — Have and exert influence or effect. ex. "The artist's work influenced the young painter"

influence (Verb) — Give direction to; be an influence on. ex. "experience often influences ability"

influence (Verb) — Induce into action by using one's charm. ex. "She influenced him into giving her all his money"

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