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influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /




Usage

What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. 

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“Her ability to deceptively influence others, whether in person or online, has now come to an end. Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who uses deception and manipulation to prey on others.”

From Los Angeles Times

Federal legislators are challenging private equity’s influence in multiple industries beyond child care, including housing and healthcare.

From The Wall Street Journal

Gold prices dipped Tuesday, influenced by Middle East tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar.

From Barron's

That case is considered a bellwether that could influence the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits against social media companies across the United States.

From Barron's

Future work will examine how varying rotation patterns influence mixing efficiency and whether similar processes occur in other stages of stellar evolution.

From Science Daily