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.
will influence
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future tenseof influence.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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UC climate scientist Daniel Swain said Hurricane Marie probably isn’t the last tropical system that will influence California in the coming months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
The jigsaw puzzle you had in your 30s and 40s will influence the one you have in your 60s.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Uncertainty regarding the status of the U.S.-Iran war and the how the inflation picture unfolds, will influence gold in coming days and weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He will influence the younger players in the France squad in lots of ways, because he is so humble, and always happy.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
“Hopefully his participation will influence some of his fellow student athletes. Right, Stephanie?”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
