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