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.
have influenced
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present perfectof influence.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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“Star Trek” fans have influenced the trajectory of the franchise, just as it has influenced the lives of fans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Surviving excerpts of the letter, preserved in the Vatican archives, point to a major political struggle in Rome that may have influenced the fate of England.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
Some ICC officials believe the woman’s allegations may have influenced the timing of Khan’s announcement on May 20, 2024, that he would seek arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
This is Early’s life: an affectionate homage to the women he’s so inspired by, who have influenced his comedy and interests, who shaped him into the artist he is today.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Because Ammu had not had the kind of education, nor read the sorts of books, nor met the sorts of people, that might have influenced her to think the way she did.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
