INFLUENCE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Influence.
How to pronounce influence:
US
Influence - as a noun
A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Example: "Used her parents' influence to get the job"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causation11causing10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
Example: "Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causal factordeterminant14determinative19determiner13determining factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The effect of one thing (or person) on another
Example: "The influence of mechanical action"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consequence24effect14event8issue5outcome11result6upshot11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One having power to influence another
Example: "She was the most important influence in my life"
Influence - as a verb
Have and exert influence or effect
Example: "The artist's work influenced the young painter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act uponwork11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shape or influence; give direction to
Example: "Experience often determines ability"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12mold7regulate9shape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Induce into action by using one's charm
Example: "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charm12tempt9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persuade11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His parents had a big influence on his decision to become a doctor."
"The media has a significant influence on shaping public opinion."
"She used her influence to help her friend get a job."
"The teacher's influence extended beyond the classroom."
"The company's CEO has a strong influence on its strategies."
Word Game Points
Is INFLUENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, influence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFLUENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is INFLUENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, influence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFLUENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is INFLUENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, influence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFLUENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.