Influence ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Influence ( noun )

The power or capacity of a person or thing to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

Origin:

From middle english influencia, from old french influence, from latin influentia ("a flowing in, influx, influence"), from influentem, present participle of influere ("to flow in"), from in- ("in") + fluere ("to flow").

Examples:

1. He has a great influence on his friends.
2. She has a lot of influence in the company.
3. He has a lot of influence on the politicians.
4. She has a strong influence on her children.
5. He has a good influence on his community.

(As a verb)

Influence ( verb )

The power or capacity of a person or thing to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.

Origin:

From middle english influencia, from old french influence, from latin influentia ("a flowing in, influx, influence"), from influentem, present participle of influere ("to flow in"), from in- ("in") + fluere ("to flow").

Examples:

1. He has a great influence on his friends.
2. She has a lot of influence in the company.
3. He has a lot of influence on the politicians.
4. She has a strong influence on her children.
5. He has a good influence on his community.