In modern use, the noun typically refers to the power to change or affect someone or something—especially the power to cause changes without directly forcing those changes to …

I don't think we really sound like those bands, but those were (and still are) our influences from a songwriting perspective.

If someone influences someone else, they are changing a person or thing in an indirect but important way. Sometimes a person who influences another doesn't intend to have any effect, but sometimes …

INFLUENCE definition: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others. See examples of influence used in …

Definition of influence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [uncountable, countable] the effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that …

If someone or something influences a person or situation, they have an effect on that person's behaviour or that situation. We became the best of friends and he influenced me deeply. [VERB noun] What …

To have an influence on (something); change: a news report that influenced the outcome of the election. 2. To change the behavior or thinking of (someone); sway: negative ads that are intended to …

in•flu•ence (in′ flo̅o̅ əns), n., v., -enced, -enc•ing. n. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used …

4 days ago · influence (countable and uncountable, plural influences) The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such …

Influence definition: A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort.