influence

US / ˈɪnfluəns/

UK /'ɪnflʊəns/

A2TOEIC
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To affect or change something indirectly
His friends influence him to be nicer to people
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The power to affect what happens, to persuade etc.
The former president had great influence on his country's economic success
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To persuade someone to do something.
He tried to influence the jury's decision.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person or thing that affects someone or something in an important way.
He is a bad influence on his younger brother.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The ability to control or affect what happens
He used his influence to get his friend a job.

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