influence
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/influence
NOUNDefinition of influence
An influence is a force that causes something to happen or for someone to do something.
Example: Aerosmith has been quite an influence on rock music.
An influence is also power to affect or change someone or something by means of position or power.
Example: Sometimes, I feel like my parents have so much control that everything and everyone in the world is under their influence!
If you influence something, you are forcing something to happen or for someone to do something.
Example: Doesn't this calm music just influence you to frolic in a meadow?
If you influence something, you can also be changing or swaying it.
Example: Vote-stacking can heavily influence an election.
influence
EXAMPLESExamples of influence
Aerosmith has been quite an influence on rock music.
Example sentenceThe works of Leonardo da Vinci have always been an influence on my artistic career.
Example sentenceSometimes, I feel like my parents have so much control that everything and everyone in the world is under their influence!
Example sentenceIt is very dangerous to drive under the influence of alcohol.
Example sentenceDoesn't this calm music just influence you to frolic in a meadow?
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