English dictionary

influence

/'/I/nfl/u//@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

noun.attribute

Examples
Used her parents' influence to get the job.

Source: WordNet 3.0
causing something without any direct or apparent effort

noun.act

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a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

noun.cognition

Examples
Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking.

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the effect of one thing (or person) on another

noun.phenomenon

Examples
The influence of mechanical action.

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one having power to influence another

noun.person

Examples
She was the most important influence in my life.

He was a bad influence on the children.

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A flowing in or upon; influx.

noun

Source: webster1913

have and exert influence or effect

verb.social

Examples
The artist's work influenced the young painter.

Synonyms act upon work

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shape or influence; give direction to

verb.cognition

Synonyms determine mold regulate shape

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induce into action by using one's charm

verb.communication

Synonyms charm tempt

Source: WordNet 3.0
To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to move; to persuade; to induce.

verb

Source: webster1913