Influence

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters

Definition of Influence

noun

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.
"I have absolutely no influence over him."
An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change.
"I'm not able to exercise influence over him."
A person or thing exerting such power or action.
"He has been a great influence on the voters during the elections."
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.
The action of flowing in; influx.

verb

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.
"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."
To exert, make use of one's influence.
To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.

Anagrams of Influence

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50 words can be made from the letters in "influence":

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