noun. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc used her parents' influence to get the job |
noun. causing something without any direct or apparent effort |
noun. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do her wishes had a great influence on his thinking |
noun. the effect of one thing (or person) on another the influence of mechanical action |
noun. one having power to influence another she was the most important influence in my life|he was a bad influence on the children |
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 |
verb. shape or influence; give direction to experience often determines ability|mold public opinion |
verb. induce into action by using one's charm She charmed him into giving her all his money |
