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.
influenced
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past participleof influence.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof influence.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
influencenounthe capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
Example Sentences
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El Niño also is expected to lengthen the marine heat wave off portions of the coast, which is not yet being influenced by the climate pattern.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Scientists are particularly interested in how water influenced the chemistry of primitive asteroids.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Before they retired, their son died, which they say also influenced their decision to make the move.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
“On the other side, this fits his messaging, which is that he doesn’t want to be unduly influenced by wealth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Both Vincent and Theo knew and liked his work, and Delacroix’s use of brushstrokes and color influenced the Impressionist painters.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
