influence
influence Lexical Profile
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• noun
The capacity or power to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
"Her parents had a strong influence on her decision to study medicine."
The power to shape policy or ensure favorable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth.
"He used his political influence to secure funding for the community project."
A person or thing with the capacity or power to affect someone's character, beliefs, or actions.
"The older mentor proved to be a positive influence on the young athletes."
• verb
To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
"Environmental factors strongly influence the growth rate of these plants."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed via Old French from Medieval Latin influentia ('a flowing in'), from Latin influere ('to flow in'), originally referring in medieval astrology to an ethereal fluid believed to flow from the stars and affect human destiny.