influence

nounverbB1 · Intermediate

The power to change how someone thinks or acts.

Meanings of «influence»

1 · noun

the power to change how someone thinks or acts

Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice.

2 · verb

to have an effect on what someone thinks or does

Her parents influenced her decision to study medicine.

Similar: affect shape sway impact

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The difference between similar words

to make someone think or do something

convincemake someone believe that something is trueShe convinced me that the story was true.

persuademake someone agree to do somethingI persuaded my brother to come with me.

influencechange how someone thinks or acts, often slowlyFriends can influence the choices you make.

swayslightly move someone's opinion or voteA good speech can sway the voters.

a change that something causes

effecta change caused by somethingThe medicine had a quick effect.

impacta strong effect, often on people or placesThe new road had a big impact on the town.

influencethe power to slowly change how people think or actFriends have a strong influence on teenagers.

Word family

influence B1 · verbinfluencer B1 · nouninfluential B2 · adjective

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