Meaning
Influence is the power to change or affect someone or something.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "influence" with "affect," as they have different meanings.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Maria
sits
at
the
kitchen
table
and
reads
a
short
news
article
on
her
phone
.
She
believes
that
small
stories
can
have
a
real
influence
on
her
mood
for
the
day
.
Sometimes
she
puts
the
phone
away
and
makes
a
cup
of
tea
if
the
news
feels
heavy
.
Her
friend
advised
her
that
reading
positive
articles
might
help
,
so
Maria
now
chooses
calm
topics
.
This
small
habit
helps
her
start
the
day
in
a
better
way
.
Common Phrases
have influence
influence someone
under the influence
Related Words
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