INFLUENCES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Influences.
How to pronounce influences:
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Influences - as a noun
A power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Example: "Used her parents' influence to get the job"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causation11causing10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
Example: "Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
causal factordeterminant14determinative19determiner13determining factorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The effect of one thing (or person) on another
Example: "The influence of mechanical action"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
consequence24effect14event8issue5outcome11result6upshot11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One having power to influence another
Example: "She was the most important influence in my life"
Influences - as a verb
Have and exert influence or effect
Example: "The artist's work influenced the young painter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act uponwork11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Shape or influence; give direction to
Example: "Experience often determines ability"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determine12mold7regulate9shape10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause7do3make10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Induce into action by using one's charm
Example: "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charm12tempt9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
persuade11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Peer influences can greatly impact a teenager's decision-making."
"Historical events often serve as influences for literature."
"Cultural influences shape our beliefs and values."
"Personal experiences can be strong influences on one's career choices."
"Friends can have both positive and negative influences on us."
Word Game Points
Is INFLUENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, influences is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFLUENCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is INFLUENCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, influences is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFLUENCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is INFLUENCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, influences is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFLUENCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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