Dictionary definition · influence
noun
- a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc"used her parents' influence to get the job"
- 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"
- the effect of one thing (or person) on another"the influence of mechanical action"
- one having power to influence another"she was the most important influence in my life"
verb
- have and exert influence or effect"The artist's work influenced the young painter"
- shape or influence; give direction to"experience often determines ability"
- induce into action by using one's charm"She charmed him into giving her all his money"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).