influence
Influence in the noun form means the power to change or affect, move someone or something. For example:
Example Sentences:
Recent years have seen a decline in the company's influence within the industry.
Note: If you wield a tool or a weapon, you handle it effectively. Picture a knight wielding a sword. You don't just have to wield something physical; you can also wield or exert influence/power/authority.
Okay! Here are examples :
Example Sentences:
She claims that her personal problems had no/little influence upon her decision to resign.
His health problems may have had some influence on his decision.
Her parents still have a great deal of influence over her.
Her ideas have gradually gained influence in the company.
He exerted/wielded his influence to reform the company's policies.
A well-funded national organization would be able to exert/wield more influence in Parliament.
Common in ancient cultures, the sovereign wielded much power and influence over the people
Let’s look at another phrase "under the influence". It means affected by alcohol. Here is an example sentence:
Example Sentences:
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
Influence in the verb form means to affect or change (someone or something) in an indirect but usually important way: to have an influence on (someone or something).
Example Sentences:
I was deeply/greatly influenced by my parents.
Nowadays children are greatly influenced by the sportsperson they see on the television
No one knows how this decision will influence the outcome of the election.
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