[noun] a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job"
[noun] causing something without any direct or apparent effort
[noun] a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
[noun] the effect of one thing (or person) on another; "the influence of mechanical action"
[noun] one having power to influence another; "she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children"
[verb] have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate" Synonyms:act upon, work
[verb] shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" Synonyms:determine, shape, mold, regulate
[verb] induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money" Synonyms:charm, tempt
