Influence
/ˈɪnfluəns/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
Do you think our climate has an influence on our character?
Students are open to the influence of their teachers.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Peer pressure can often have a strong ____ on the choices that young teenagers make.