Influence

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfluəns/

Influence (noun)

  1. the ability to affect how someone thinks or behaves
  2. an effect that something has on a situation or person

Examples

  • The teacher has a strong influence on her students.
  • Parents often have a lasting influence on their children.

Common collocations: strong influence, wield influence, under the influence, lasting influence, significant influence

Influence (verb)

  1. to have an effect on someone's decisions or actions

Examples

  • The weather can influence our travel plans.
  • Advertisements often influence consumer choices.

Synonyms of Influence

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Influence

  • — When discussing lack of impact or power.
  • — When referring to lack of power or ability.