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influence - Dictionary definition and meaning for influence

INFLUENCE

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

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