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- Dictionaryin·flu·ence/ˈinflo͝oəns/
noun
- 1. the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself: "the influence of television violence" Similar
verb
- 1. have an influence on: "sometimes simple changes in a business environment can influence behavior" Similar
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: the act or power of producing an effect without apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command. b. : corrupt interference with authority for personal gain. 3. : one that exerts influence. 4. : an emanation of spiritual or moral force. 5. a. : an ethereal fluid held to flow from the stars and to affect the actions of humans. b.
to cause someone to change a behavior, belief, or opinion, or to cause something to be changed: Businesses make large contributions to members of Congress, hoping to influence their votes on key issues. She was influenced by the common-sense views of her grandparents. That speech influenced the course of American history.
Influence definition: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others. See examples of INFLUENCE used in a sentence.
Influence is the power to have an important effect on someone or something. If someone influences someone else, they are changing a person or thing in an indirect but important way.
Influence is the power to make other people agree with your opinions or do what you want. I have rather a large influence over a good many people. He denies exerting any political influence over them. [ + over] The government should continue to use its influence for the release of all hostages.
the power to affect how someone thinks or behaves, or how something develops: The drug companies have a lot of influence on doctors. Fewer examples. the powerful influence of television. The church had a strong political influence. Her husband has a lot of influence over her.
1. an effect of one person or thing on another. 2. the power of a person or thing to have such an effect. 3. power or sway resulting from ability, wealth, position, etc. 4. a person or thing having influence.
[countable] a person or thing that affects the way a person behaves and thinks. She draws on her diverse cultural influences to express herself. His first music teacher was a major influence in his life. There seem to be several influences at work in (= affecting) his writing.
to have an effect on the way that somebody behaves or thinks, especially by giving them an example to follow. influence somebody/somethingHis writings have influenced the lives of millions. Her writing was strongly influenced by her Catholic upbringing. His film is heavily influenced by other film-makers. Don't let me influence you either way.
: the power to change or affect someone or something : the power to cause changes without directly forcing them to happen. [noncount] Recent years have seen a decline in the company's influence within the industry. Her ideas have gradually gained influence in the company. He used/wielded his influence to reform the company's policies.
