influence — the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfluəns/
Korean meaning: 영향, 영향력
Korean pronunciation: 인-플루-언스 (강세: 인)
Example Sentences
- My cat has more social media influence than most politicians.
- The teacher's encouragement had a lasting influence on her career choice.
- Don't let peer pressure influence your decisions about what pizza toppings to choose.
influence
NOUN//ˈɪnfluəns//
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Mother's fashion influences daughter's style
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"Under their influence, we lose our innocence — buying things that make no sense."
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Origin
From Latin 'influentia', meaning 'an flowing in' or 'inflow', derived from the verb 'influere' (to flow into). The term originally referred to an invisible fluid thought to flow from the stars and affect human affairs.
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“My cat has more social media influence than most politicians.”
“The teacher's encouragement had a lasting influence on her career choice.”
“Don't let peer pressure influence your decisions about what pizza toppings to choose.”
“The book influenced my perspective on environmental issues.”
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