American English pronunciation
How to pronounce influenced
IPA transcription: ['ɪnfluənst]
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Verb
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shape or influence; give direction to
“experience often determines ability”
“mold public opinion”
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have and exert influence or effect
“The artist's work influenced the young painter”
“She worked on her friends to support the political candidate”
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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.