influence meaning and definition

INFLUENCE noun

Definition of influence (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"; "he was a bad influence on the children"

INFLUENCE verb

Definition of influence (verb)

1. have and exert influence or effect
   • "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
   • synonyms: act upon, work
2. shape or influence; give direction to
   • "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
   • synonyms: determine, mold, regulate, shape
3. induce into action by using one's charm
   • "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
   • synonyms: charm, tempt