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The state or fact of having the power or authority to affect 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 benefit, importance or (useful) effect of something
A person or thing that has an uplifting influence on one's intellect, emotion or creativity
A proficiency or well-balanced ability
The reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
An element or circumstance contributing to a result
Protection; support
The effects or influence of something, typically a chemical or substance
The part played by a person or thing towards a result
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence
A particular manner or style of doing something
The action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do or say something
The use of persuasion or intimidation to make someone do something
A healthy and vigorous-rooted plant that is used in grafting, most commonly as a sound base to support a scion that bears desirable fruit in orchard culture
Connexions or connections
Svengali or charmer
Participation in doing something
Person who acts as intermediary
(of a device or system) The way in which something works
The power to impress or attract attention
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task
The action of communicating or meeting
A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act
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 persuade someone to do something
To be persuaded based on available information
To exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
To demand earnestly or pressingly
To make a strong, lasting, or favorable impression on
To engineer a certain outcome, typically underhandedly
Press for political action
Lead astray
To offer advice to
To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process
To be influential
To hold or engage the attention of
To take control of someone's body or mind, especially in a supernatural manner
To give force or effect toward
Be communicated to
(contribute to) To cause or help bring about
To give or add color to
To take, or be in, charge of
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