Influence Definition & Meaning
influence
- noun
- a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job"
- causing something without any direct or apparent effort
- a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
- the effect of one thing (or person) on another; "the influence of mechanical action"
- one having power to influence another; "she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children"
- verb
- have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
- shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
- induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
"Influence" in song lyrics
See how influence is used in real songs:
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"The significance of my influence"
Babyface Fensta — Nobody Does it Better -
"I'm original and God is my influence"
Boot Camp Clik — Think Back -
"I keep my hands in it with no tangible influence"
Cage — (Down) The Left Hand Path
Words that rhyme with influence
Usage tips for "influence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "influence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for influence to find words that pair well.