Influence Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Influence

Meaning 1 : induce into action by using one's charm

    Synonyms : charm,  tempt
Meaning 2 : have and exert influence or effect

    Example : The artist's work influenced the young painter

    Synonyms : act upon,  work
Meaning 3 : shape or influence; give direction to

    Synonyms : determine,  mold,  regulate,  shape
Meaning 4 : a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

    Example : her wishes had a great influence on his thinking

Meaning 5 : a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

    Example : used her parents' influence to get the job

Meaning 6 : causing something without any direct or apparent effort

Meaning 7 : one having power to influence another

    Example : she was the most important influence in my life,he was a bad influence on the children

Meaning 8 : the effect of one thing (or person) on another

    Example : the influence of mechanical action