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