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Noun
The state or fact of having the power or authority to effect change
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“His political influence had grown to the point where he even had the ear of the president of the United States.”
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The impact or consequence of an action
“The abuse had a profound influence on her emotional stability.”
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A role model or someone who has the characteristics of a mentor
“I think she was a big influence in looking at things the way I do.”
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A spell or hold
“He was mesmerized by her image, and for a brief moment, held under the influence of her beauty.”
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The quality of being clear, logical, and convincing
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An incentive that helps bring about a desired state or result
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The benefit, importance or (useful) effect of something
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A person or thing that has an uplifting influence on one's intellect, emotion or creativity
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An act or instance of persuading, or of being persuaded, to do or believe something
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The action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
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An element that determines the nature of something
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An area over which activity or influence extends
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The effects or influence of something, typically a chemical or substance
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The part played by a person or thing towards a result
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An action or means producing a particular effect
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A particular manner or style of doing something
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The necessary basis for something to develop
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A person who acts as an intermediary
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The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something
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One who manipulates or controls another as by some mesmeric or sinister influence
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Participation in doing something
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(of a device or system) The way in which something works
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Something or someone which provides assistance with a task
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An authority, master or critic on a subject or field
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One's network of friends, associates and acquaintances
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To convince or manipulate
“He will try to influence the jury with his closing statement in hopes of a favorable verdict.”
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To determine or dictate
“The things I am passionate about will ultimately influence my career path.”
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To affect or change the outcome of
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“Your next move will influence the result of the game, so choose wisely.”
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To cause a response after a particular event
“Recurrent injuries would influence the committee to look at future rule changes to the sport.”
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To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
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To influence or induce someone to believe or do something
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To persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
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To influence someone (usually dishonestly) in return for money
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To overpower by weight
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To encourage, goad or provoke into doing (or feeling) something
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To color by prejudice or envy
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To engineer a certain outcome, typically underhandedly
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To (attempt to) influence, persuade or pressure someone, typically politically
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To exploit or use something to one's advantage
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To offer advice to
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To lead someone astray with one's own actions as an example
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To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process
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To transmit or impart one's qualities, traits, or ideas onto someone or something
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To have significance or be influential in a matter or decision
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To hold or engage the attention of
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To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
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To give an authoritative or decisive command or order
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To give force or effect toward
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To take or be in charge of a movement or endeavor
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To direct or face in a specific direction
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