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The correct spelling is influence.
How to pronounce influence
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
nounIPA: /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Say it like: Inf-lue-nse
The correct spelling is influence. 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. For example: "I have absolutely no influence over him."
Usage Examples
“I have absolutely no influence over him.”
“I'm not able to exercise influence over him.”
“He has been a great influence on the voters during the elections.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
- 3.A person or thing exerting such power or action.
- 4.An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.
- 5.The action of flowing in; influx.
verb
- 1.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.
- 2.To exert, make use of one's influence.
- 3.To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.
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