English / word
influence
verb, noun A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the power to affect someone's actions or ideas; to affect someone or something
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
The power to affect how someone thinks or acts.
In context
01
Friends can influence your choices.
02
A good teacher has a strong influence on students.
Synonyms
affect,impact,power
Antonyms
weakness,ineffectiveness,powerlessness
Collocations
positive influence,bad influence,exert influence
Verb forms
Past: influenced · Past participle: influenced · -ing: influencing