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Influence

ˈɪnflʊən(t)s

Influence definitions

noun

Inflections:

influence influences

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself

"the influence of television violence"

Synonyms:
effect impact
- the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth
  
  "the institute has considerable influence with teachers"
- a person or thing with the capacity to have an influence on someone or something
  
  "Fiona was a good influence on her"
electrical or magnetic induction

verb

Inflections:

influence influenced influences influencing

have an influence on

"sometimes simple changes in a business environment can influence behaviour"

Synonyms:
affect have an effect on exert influence on sway bias affect prejudice colour predispose suborn persuade convince talk round talk into win over bring round sway coax induce inveigle impel incite entice tempt lure cajole manipulate prompt