influence
nouns
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
"used her parents' influence to get the job"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
possession of controlling influence
"the deterrent power of nuclear weapons"; "the power of his love saved her"; "his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade"
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
"her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
is a type of (narrower)
a determining or causal element or factor
"education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life"
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
"the influence of mechanical action"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
"the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
one having power to influence another
"she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children"
is derived from
verbs
have and exert influence or effect
"The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
shape or influence; give direction to
"experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
induce into action by using one's charm
"She charmed him into giving her all his money"
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