influence
noun
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
has influenced
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present perfectof influence (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That distinction has influenced ideas about whether the human-chimpanzee ancestor should have possessed feet more like those of modern apes or monkeys.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
This has influenced how the company has designed its systems, resulting in what is commonly referred to as a “full stack”—hardware, software, and applications.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
With both of you being in the creative industry with overlapping work, how do you think being together has influenced your artistic practice?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2026
Ukraine’s experience with Starlink has influenced European planning for a 290-satellite network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
Never mind that it is true whereas myths are not; it is filled with symbolism, and this is the way it has influenced the mind of society.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
