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influence

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Meanings
noun
The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

Examples :

"I have absolutely no influence over him."
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Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration temperament

temperament noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹmənt/

A moderate and proportionable mixture of elements or ingredients in a compound; the condition in which elements are mixed in their proper proportions.

"The chef believed the cake's perfect texture was due to the temperament of flour, sugar, and butter – each ingredient measured and mixed in the right proportion. "

Illustration development

development noun

/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

The process of developing; growth, directed change.

"The development of this story has been slow."

Illustration manipulate

manipulate verb

/məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

To move, arrange or operate something using the hands

"The chef carefully manipulated the ingredients, stirring the sauce gently. "

Illustration enthusiasm

enthusiasm noun

/-θuː-/

Possession by a god; divine inspiration or frenzy.

"The student's enthusiasm for history was a form of divine inspiration, making him memorize facts effortlessly. "

Illustration electrostatic

electrostatic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊˈstætɪk/

Of, relating to, or produced by electrostatics or static electricity

"Rubbing the balloon on my hair created an electrostatic charge, causing it to stick to the wall. "

Illustration responsible

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration absolutely

absolutely adverb

/æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˈæb.səˌlut.li/

In an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.

"My mom is absolutely certain that I need to finish my homework tonight. "

Illustration tendencies

tendencies noun

/ˈtɛndənsiz/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

Illustration influenced

influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

Illustration astrologer

astrologer noun

/əˈstrɒl.ə.dʒə(ɹ)/

One who studies or practices astrology.

"The astrologer predicted a lucky day for my sister based on her birth date and time. "

Illustration fluctuating

fluctuating verb

/ˈflʌktʃueɪtɪŋ/ /ˈflʌktʃuˌeɪtɪŋ/

To vary irregularly; to swing.

"The price of gasoline has been fluctuating a lot this week, making it hard to predict how much it will cost to fill the tank. "