influence
/ˈɪnfluəns/
effect, affect
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The power to change someone or something.
"Her teacher had a great influence on her."
- 1.
To affect someone or something.
"Music can influence your mood."
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Her teacher had a great influence on her.
Her teacher had a great influence on her.
Music can influence your mood.
Music can influence your mood.
Don't let others influence your dreams.
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Frequently asked about influence
How do you pronounce influence?
influence is pronounced [/ˈɪnfluəns/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does influence mean?
influence means "effect, affect". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is influence?
influence is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with influence?
Example: "Her teacher had a great influence on her." — used to mean "effect, affect".
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