influence

influence: in|flu|ence¹ W1S2 [ˈınfluəns] n

[Date: 1300-1400; : French; Origin: Medieval Latin influentia, from Latin fluere 'to flow']

1.) [U and C]

the power to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks without using direct force or orders

▪ There is no doubt that Bohr's influence was immense.

influence on/over

▪ the unions' influence over local politics

under sb's influence/under the influence of sb/sth

▪ They had come under the influence of a strange religious sect.

have/exert/exercise influence

▪ The Council had considerable influence over many government decisions.

▪ They were accused of interfering with voters or exerting undue influence (=too much influence) .

2.)

someone or something that has an influence on other people or things

bad/good/positive etc influence (on sb)

▪ Gayle's mother said I was a bad influence on her daughter.

▪ For centuries the country remained untouched by outside influences .

3.) under the influence (of alcohol/drink/drugs etc)

drunk or feeling the effects of a drug

influence ²

influence² W2S2 v [T]

to affect the way someone or something develops, behaves, thinks etc without directly forcing or ordering them

▪ Marx was strongly influenced by the historian Niebuhr.

influence a decision/outcome/choice etc

▪ Several factors are likely to influence this decision.

influence sb to do sth

▪ What influenced you to take up nursing?

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INFLUENCE — Dans le langage scientifique, une sorte de coexistence s’instaure fréquemment entre deux niveaux de conceptualisation, l’un assez proche de la langue courante, où le terme est employé dans un sens générique très large et désigne plutôt une notion … Encyclopédie Universelle
influence — in·flu·ence n 1 a: the act or power of producing an effect without any apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command b: corrupt interference with authority for personal gain 2: the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or… … Law dictionary
influence — n Influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit are comparable when they mean power exerted over the minds or acts of others either without apparent effort or as the result of the qualities, the position, or the reputation of the person or thing … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Influence — In flu*ence ([i^]n fl[ u]*ens), n. [F. influence, fr. L. influens, entis, p. pr. See {Influent}, and cf. {Influenza}.] 1. A flowing in or upon; influx. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] God hath his influence into the very essence of all things. Hooker.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Influence — may refer to: *, an episode of the American drama TV series *A type of electrostatic generator *Social influence, in interpersonal relationships *Minority influence, when the minority affect the behavior or beliefs of the majority *Undue… … Wikipedia
influence — [in′flo͞o əns, in flo͞o′əns] n. [OFr < ML influentia, a flowing in < L influens, prp. of influere, to flow in < in, in + fluere, to flow: see FLUCTUATE] 1. Astrol. the flowing of an ethereal fluid or power from the stars, thought to… … English World dictionary
influence — ► NOUN 1) the power or ability to affect someone s beliefs or actions. 2) a person or thing with such ability or power. 3) the power arising out of status, contacts, or wealth. 4) the power to produce a physical change. ► VERB ▪ have an influence … English terms dictionary
Influence — In flu*ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Influenced} ([i^]n fl[ u]*enst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Influencing} ([i^]n fl[ u]*en*s[i^]ng).] To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
influence — Influence. s. f. Qualité, puissance, vertu qui decoule des astres sur les corps sublunaires. Bonne influence. maligne influence. les diverses influences des astres font la varieté du temps … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
influencé — influencé, ée (in flu an sé, sée) part. passé d influencer. Influencé par sa femme … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
influence — [n] power, authority access, agency, ascendancy, character, clout, command, connections, consequence, control, credit, direction, domination, dominion, drag, effect, esteem, fame, fix, force, grease*, guidance, hold, impact, importance, imprint,… … New thesaurus

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