Influence
noun
The ability to make another person or thing change by actions or words.
She has a lot of influence over the way her children behave.
Often appears as...
- have influence
- under the influence
verb
To change how someone or something behaves, thinks, or develops.
The teacher's inspiration influenced my decision to study science.
Often appears as...
- influence behavior
- influence decision
noun
A person or thing that can change other's behavior or thoughts.
He is a bad influence on my daughter.
Often appears as...
- bad influence
- good influence
noun
The power to impact other people or things, especially in a secretive or indirect way.
His influence in the political world is not visible, but it is very strong.
Often appears as...
- political influence
- secret influence
noun
The ability to make another person or thing change by actions or words.
She has a lot of influence over the way her children behave.
Often appears as...
- have influence
- under the influence
verb
To change how someone or something behaves, thinks, or develops.
The teacher's inspiration influenced my decision to study science.
Often appears as...
- influence behavior
- influence decision
noun
A person or thing that can change other's behavior or thoughts.
He is a bad influence on my daughter.
Often appears as...
- bad influence
- good influence
noun
The power to impact other people or things, especially in a secretive or indirect way.
His influence in the political world is not visible, but it is very strong.
Often appears as...
- political influence
- secret influence
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Think of 'influence' as a soft power, guiding rather than commanding.
Her suggestions subtly influence our team's choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Influence' often works behind the scenes, not immediately obvious.
His influence is often felt, though he rarely speaks up.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can carry an emotional weight, indicating respect and admiration.
The poet's work continues to influence young writers today.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Think of 'influence' as a soft power, guiding rather than commanding.
Her suggestions subtly influence our team's choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Influence' often works behind the scenes, not immediately obvious.
His influence is often felt, though he rarely speaks up.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can carry an emotional weight, indicating respect and admiration.
The poet's work continues to influence young writers today.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Persuasion
Think of 'influence' as a soft power, guiding rather than commanding.
Her suggestions subtly influence our team's choices.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Influence' often works behind the scenes, not immediately obvious.
His influence is often felt, though he rarely speaks up.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
The word can carry an emotional weight, indicating respect and admiration.
The poet's work continues to influence young writers today.
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The science of...
norepinephrine creates a sort of tunnel vision, blocking out surrounding distractions, possibly even warping your sense of time, and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology
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Poetry makes people...
through the incredible influence of Ted and the widespread reaches of the internet people all around the world saw that talk and reached out to me with excitement and curiosity about spoken word poetry and it is without an ounce of exaggeration that I say my whole world changed probably the most
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The benefits of good...
though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture,
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The benefits of a good...
So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence the extent and effectiveness of memory retention. For example, memories that are formed in times of heightened feeling, or even stress, will be better recorded due to the hippocampus' link with emotion.
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3 tips to boost your...
Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed, like a muscle? These beliefs matter because they can influence how you act when you're faced with setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up,
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Your body language may...
how they judge us and what the outcomes are. We tend to forget, though, the other audience that's influenced by our nonverbals, and that's ourselves. We are also influenced by our nonverbals, our thoughts and our feelings and our physiology. So what nonverbals am I talking about?
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How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
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Filming Antarctica's...
really what happened we also knew that there was a melt pool quite drastically forming above where we were working every day the sun sun's influence was getting more and more the surface of the ice in some areas especially areas say where the the ice was that
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Cannibal Bugs and...
cousin is doing research that could help inform us how we might influence the decisions of enough people to impact the world in a positive way I suppose getting sounds a bit like a self-help seminar but it is actually locust swarms
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Why do people join...
that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems of influence and control to keep members obedient, with little tolerance for internal disagreement or external scrutiny.
Video examples
The science of...
norepinephrine creates a sort of tunnel vision, blocking out surrounding distractions, possibly even warping your sense of time, and enhancing your memory. This might explain why people never forget their first kiss. The idea of so much of our attraction being influenced by chemicals and evolutionary biology
Video examples
Poetry makes people...
through the incredible influence of Ted and the widespread reaches of the internet people all around the world saw that talk and reached out to me with excitement and curiosity about spoken word poetry and it is without an ounce of exaggeration that I say my whole world changed probably the most
Video examples
The benefits of good...
though it isn't the exclusive cause of any of them. Posture can even influence your emotional state and your sensitivity to pain. So there are a lot of reasons to aim for good posture. But it's getting harder these days. Sitting in an awkward position for a long time can promote poor posture,
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence the extent and effectiveness of memory retention. For example, memories that are formed in times of heightened feeling, or even stress, will be better recorded due to the hippocampus' link with emotion.
Video examples
3 tips to boost your...
Do you think they are fixed at birth, or that they can be developed, like a muscle? These beliefs matter because they can influence how you act when you're faced with setbacks. If you have a fixed mindset, meaning that you think your talents are locked in place, you might give up,
Video examples
Your body language may...
how they judge us and what the outcomes are. We tend to forget, though, the other audience that's influenced by our nonverbals, and that's ourselves. We are also influenced by our nonverbals, our thoughts and our feelings and our physiology. So what nonverbals am I talking about?
Video examples
How does anesthesia...
including the brain. That's what inhalational anesthetics do. In Western medicine, diethyl ether was the first common one. It was best known as a recreational drug until doctors started to realize that people sometimes didn't notice injuries they received under the influence.
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
really what happened we also knew that there was a melt pool quite drastically forming above where we were working every day the sun sun's influence was getting more and more the surface of the ice in some areas especially areas say where the the ice was that
Video examples
Cannibal Bugs and...
cousin is doing research that could help inform us how we might influence the decisions of enough people to impact the world in a positive way I suppose getting sounds a bit like a self-help seminar but it is actually locust swarms
Video examples
Why do people join...
that shapes a new member into a true believer. And most importantly, it uses both formal and informal systems of influence and control to keep members obedient, with little tolerance for internal disagreement or external scrutiny.
Example 1 of 10
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
When you touch the life of a man of this generation, that influence is felt through generations yet to come.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
I really like hip-hop and rap; that's my main influence. I really wanna be more of a hip-hop artist.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
I think your values are always influenced by your family and your community.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
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Josh Billings
American Comedian
Woman's influence is powerful, especially when she wants something.
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Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.
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George Eliot
British Author
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
The future influences the present just as much as the past.
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Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
My style influences my music and everything around me.
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Gordon B. Hinckley
American Clergyman
When you touch the life of a man of this generation, that influence is felt through generations yet to come.
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
I really like hip-hop and rap; that's my main influence. I really wanna be more of a hip-hop artist.
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
I think your values are always influenced by your family and your community.
Quote examples
Mark Twain
American Writer
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
Woman's influence is powerful, especially when she wants something.
Quote examples
Salvador Dali
Spanish Artist
The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret.
Quote examples
George Eliot
British Author
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
Quote examples
Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east.
Quote examples
Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
The future influences the present just as much as the past.
Quote examples
Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican Singer
My style influences my music and everything around me.
Example 1 of 10
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