influence

noun

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

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

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