Definition of Influence

power to change, affect, control or manipulate someone or something

Examples of Influence in a sentence

Since they would influence my decisions, my mother told me to choose my friends wisely.  🔊

Our visual arts teacher had great influence over our love for the fine artwork.  🔊

I didn’t want to influence her decision to choose her college based on my experiences.  🔊

In order to keep them off the streets, the athlete used positive influence on local youth.  🔊

The dictator had great influence over the country’s decisions.  🔊

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