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.
influences
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pluralof influence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof influence (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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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Its base rate is what it charges other banks and building societies to borrow money, which influences what they charge their own customers for mortgages as well as the interest rate they pay on savings.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
This attraction helps the nanoparticles join together, while the flexibility of the connectors influences how many connections each particle can make.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
Although more research is needed to determine whether tea consumption directly influences disease risk, the study offers encouraging evidence that this widely consumed beverage is associated with cardiovascular health.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
They also don’t address potential influences that are gained through business relationships, he added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
I was taken away from all “spiritual” influences and for a long time did not see any of my old associates.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
