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influence n. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc; "used her parents' influence to get the job"
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influence v. [
act upon, work] 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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influence n. causing something without any direct or apparent effort
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influence v. [
determine, shape, mold, regulate] shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
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influence n. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do; "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
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