influence

/ˈɪnfluəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
   “used her parents' influence to get the job”
2. causing something without any direct or apparent effort
3. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
   “her wishes had a great influence on his thinking”
4. the effect of one thing (or person) on another
   “the influence of mechanical action”
5. one having power to influence another
   “she was the most important influence in my life”

verb

1. have and exert influence or effect
   “The artist's work influenced the young painter”
2. shape or influence; give direction to
   “experience often determines ability”
3. induce into action by using one's charm
   “She charmed him into giving her all his money”

Synonyms for influence

• act upon
• work
• determine
• shape
• mold
• regulate
• charm
• tempt