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verb
induce into action by using one's charm
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verb
have and exert influence or effect
"The artist's work influenced the young painter"
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verb
shape or influence; give direction to
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noun
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
"her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
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noun
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
"used her parents' influence to get the job"
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noun
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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noun
one having power to influence another
"she was the most important influence in my life"
"he was a bad influence on the children"
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noun
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
"the influence of mechanical action"