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What is the verb for influence?

What's the verb for influence? Here's the word you're looking for.

influence
  1. (transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.
  2. (intransitive) To exert, make use of one's influence.
  3. (transitive, obsolete) To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.
  4. Synonyms:
  5. Examples:
    1. “He will try to influence the jury with his closing statement in hopes of a favorable verdict.”
      “The things I am passionate about will ultimately influence my career path.”
      “Your next move will influence the result of the game, so choose wisely.”
influenced
  1. simple past tense and past participle of influence
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “He influenced the jury with his closing statement and managed to get a favorable verdict.”
      “The things I was passionate about ultimately influenced my career path.”
      “His subsequent move ultimately influenced the result of the game.”
influencing
influences
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