Synonyms: influence
Definition: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
Synonyms: influence
Definition: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
Usage: used her parents' influence to get the job
Similar words: power, powerfulness
Definition: possession of controlling influence
Usage: the deterrent power of nuclear weapons; the power of his love saved her; his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade
Synonyms: influence
Definition: a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
Usage: her wishes had a great influence on his thinking
Similar words: causal factor, determinant, determinative, determiner, determining factor
Definition: a determining or causal element or factor
Usage: education is an important determinant of one's outlook on life
Synonyms: influence
Definition: one having power to influence another
Usage: she was the most important influence in my life; he was a bad influence on the children
Definition: one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
Usage: the mysterious presence of an evil power; may the force be with you; the forces of evil
Synonyms: influence
Definition: the effect of one thing (or person) on another
Usage: the influence of mechanical action
Similar words: effect, consequence, event, issue, result, outcome, upshot
Definition: a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
Usage: the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise; his decision had depressing consequences for business; he acted very wise after the event
Synonyms: influence, determine, regulate, mold, shape
Definition: shape or influence; give direction to
Usage: experience often determines ability; mold public opinion
Similar words: cause, do, make
Definition: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Usage: cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident
Synonyms: charm, tempt, influence
Definition: induce into action by using one's charm
Usage: She charmed him into giving her all his money
Similar words: persuade
Definition: cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
Usage: You can't persuade me to buy this ugly vase!
Synonyms: act upon, work, influence
Definition: have and exert influence or effect
Usage: The artist's work influenced the young painter; She worked on her friends to support the political candidate
Similar words: touch, touch on, impact, affect, bear on, bear upon
Definition: have an effect upon
Usage: Will the new rules affect me?