influence

UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
/ˈɪnfluəns/
influencenoun
influences
pl
UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
/ˈɪnfluəns/
Translations
The influence of the teacher was evident in the student's work.
Влияние учителя было очевидно в работе ученика.
Definitions
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Her influence over the team was evident in their improved performance.
A person or thing with the capacity to have an effect on someone or something.
He is a major influence in the world of fashion.
influenceverb
influenced
Past Simple
influenced
Past Participle
influencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Translations
The teacher can influence the students' attitudes.
Учитель может влиять на отношение учеников.
The new policy will influence the economy significantly.
Новая политика значительно воздействует на экономику.
Definitions
To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Her speech influenced the decision of the committee.
To sway or alter someone's thoughts or actions.
The advertisement was designed to influence consumers to buy the product.
influenceadjective
UK
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Used attributively before a noun to denote a connection with influence (e.g., "influence peddling").
Definitions
Relating to or involved in influencing; used before another noun.
The senator was embroiled in an influence peddling scandal.