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influence
1. noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
a) The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

I have absolutely no influence over him.

b) An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.

Im not able to exercise influence over him.

See Also: influencer, influent, influential, influentially, social influence, sphere of influence, under the influence
2. verb /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
a) To affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

The politician wants to influence the public.

b) To exert, make us of ones influence.

I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life.

See Also: influent, influential, influenza, flu

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