INFLUENCE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Influence.
How to pronounce influence:
US
Influence - as a noun
A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Example: "Used her parents' influence to get the job"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
powerpowerfulnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causationcausingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
Example: "Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causal factordeterminantdeterminativedeterminerdetermining factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The effect of one thing (or person) on another
Example: "The influence of mechanical action"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consequenceeffecteventissueoutcomeresultupshotHyponyms (Broadly Related)
One having power to influence another
Example: "She was the most important influence in my life"
Influence - as a verb
Have and exert influence or effect
Example: "The artist's work influenced the young painter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act uponworkHypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His parents had a big influence on his decision to become a doctor."
"The media has a significant influence on shaping public opinion."
"She used her influence to help her friend get a job."
"The teacher's influence extended beyond the classroom."
"The company's CEO has a strong influence on its strategies."
Word Game Points
Is INFLUENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, influence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFLUENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is INFLUENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, influence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFLUENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is INFLUENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, influence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFLUENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
