Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
influence
noun / verb
/ˈɪnfluəns/
Definition
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Examples
- The teacher had a positive influence on her students.
- His speech influenced public opinion significantly.
- She felt the influence of her friends in her decisions.
Meaning
Influence refers to the power or ability to change or affect someone or something. It can also indicate the power to produce an effect without an apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of authority.
Synonyms
- impact
- effect
- authority
- leverage
- power