American English pronunciation

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IPA transcription: ['ɪnfluənst]

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Verb

  • shape or influence; give direction to

    “experience often determines ability”

    “mold public opinion”

  • have and exert influence or effect

    “The artist's work influenced the young painter”

    “She worked on her friends to support the political candidate”

  • induce into action by using one's charm

    “She charmed him into giving her all his money”

Usage examples

  • His own triptych, known as "Past and Present", was influenced by Hunt's work.
  • A number of factors influenced the choice of the site.
  • They are influenced by the "Mad Max" films.
  • The Matrix Trilogy was heavily influenced by Gibson's writing.
  • Much of William Schmidt's music was influenced by jazz and folk music.
  • The title track is influenced by Irish and Celtic bubblegum pop.
  • His education here influenced many works later in his career.
  • The design was greatly influenced by Eliel Saarinen, who had submitted an earlier scheme.
  • Parks says her constant relocation could have influenced her writing.
  • Working largely behind the scenes, these aides influenced legislation in subtle and incremental ways.