influence

noun
UK: /ˈɪnfluːəns/
US: /ˈɪnfluːəns/

  1. The power to affect someone or something.

    1. Her friends had a bad influence on her at school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher's positive influence helped the student succeed academically. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that affects behavior or opinions.

    1. My grandma was a big influence in my life when I was young. [ ] [ ]
    2. Social media can have a strong influence on young people's opinions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

impact persuade power shape effect control sway affect
influence verb

  1. To affect someone or something in an important way.

    1. My parents influence my decisions now and in the future. [ ] [ ]
    2. Advertisements try to influence people to buy certain products. [ ] [ ]

  2. To change someone's thinking or behavior.

    1. She tried to influence her friend to study harder at school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The political climate can significantly influence voters' decisions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "influence" in English means: The power to affect someone or something., A person or thing that affects behavior or opinions..

The phonetic transcription of "influence" is /ˈɪnfluːəns/ in British English and /ˈɪnfluːəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "influence": impact, persuade, power, shape, effect, control, sway, affect.

Example usage of "influence": "Her friends had a bad influence on her at school.". More examples on the page.