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noun
1.
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
2.
the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others: Her mother's influence made her stay.
3.
a person or thing that exerts influence: He is an influence for the good.
4.
Astrology.
a.
the radiation of an ethereal fluid from the stars, regarded as affecting human actions and destinies.
b.
the exercise of occult power by the stars, or such power as exercised.
5.
EXPANDthe exercise of similar power by human beings.
verb (used with object)
7.
to exercise influence on; affect; sway: to influence a person.
8.
to move or impel (a person) to some action: Outside factors influenced her to resign.
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under the influence, Law. less than drunk but with one's nervous system impaired: He was driving while under the influence. Also, under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin influentia stellar emanation, equivalent to Latin influent- (see influent) + -ia -y3; see -ence
1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin influentia stellar emanation, equivalent to Latin influent- (see influent) + -ia -y3; see -ence
Related forms
in·flu·ence·a·ble, adjective
in·flu·enc·er, noun
coun·ter·in·flu·ence, noun, verb (used with object), coun·ter·in·flu·enced, coun·ter·in·flu·enc·ing.
in·ter·in·flu·ence, verb, in·ter·in·flu·enced, in·ter·in·flu·enc·ing.
non·in·flu·ence, noun
EXPANDout·in·flu·ence, verb (used with object), out·in·flu·enced, out·in·flu·enc·ing.
o·ver·in·flu·ence, verb (used with object), o·ver·in·flu·enced, o·ver·in·flu·enc·ing.
pre·in·flu·ence, noun
re·in·flu·ence, verb (used with object), re·in·flu·enced, re·in·flu·enc·ing.
su·per·in·flu·ence, noun, verb (used with object), su·per·in·flu·enced, su·per·in·flu·enc·ing.
un·in·flu·enced, adjective
un·in·flu·enc·ing, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
2. sway, rule. See authority. 7. impress, bias, direct, control. 8. incite, rouse, arouse, instigate, induce, persuade.
2. sway, rule. See authority. 7. impress, bias, direct, control. 8. incite, rouse, arouse, instigate, induce, persuade.
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