Influence
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something; the power to sway outcomes.
nounInfluence
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something; the power to sway outcomes.
nounImagine This
Imagine a coach quietly praising a shy player; the coach's belief influences the player to step up and lead the team.
Sounds Like
IN-floo-uhns
Looks Like
Ends with -ence; visually resembles related forms like 'influential'.
Remember This
Influence comes from Latin influentia, from influere 'to flow into'—suggesting ideas or power flowing into a person to shape their actions.
Other Forms
Connect With
sway, persuade, impact, authority, leverage
Note
Use influence with on or over to show effect on others. Distinguish influence (the power) from effect (the result).
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