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Influence

noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice.

under the influence

effect, impact, power, sway, authority, control

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effect, impact, power, sway

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impact, effect, authority, sway, control

ineffectiveness, powerlessness, weakness, insignificance

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ineffectiveness, powerlessness, weakness, insignificance

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powerlessness, weakness

positive influence, bad influence, under influence, exert influence, political influence, under the influence

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positive influence, bad influence, under influence

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exert influence, political influence, under the influence

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal

A material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce energy; also to supply with energy or...

A serious attempt or effort to achieve something.

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse; as a verb, it means to show anger or to re...

Use (something) to maximum advantage.