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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
Power or influence, such as in a commercial or political sphere
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
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
A person or thing regarded as exerting power or influence
A particular manner or style of doing 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
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
Proficiency or mastery in executing a task or skill
Participation in doing something
(of a device or system) The way in which something works
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task
Connexions or connections
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 persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
To exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
To engineer a certain outcome, typically underhandedly
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
Press for political action
Lead astray
To offer advice to
To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process
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
Be communicated to
(contribute to) To cause or help bring about
To take, or be in, charge of
To direct or face in a specific direction
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