influence


Definition: Meaning of, influence in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɪnflʊəns /

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influence influences
  1. [uncountable and countable] the power to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks without using direct force or orders
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  2. [countable] someone or something that has an influence on other people or things
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  3. under the influence (of alcohol/drink/drugs etc) drunk or feeling the effects of a drug
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
influence influenced influenced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
influencing influences
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  1. to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, thinks etc without directly forcing or ordering them
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influence used in phrases

  • influence peddler (noun)
    1. usually using underhand or illegal methods for a fee someone who intervenes with authorities for a person in trouble
  • sphere of influence (noun)
    1. the geographical area in which one nation is very influential
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