To influence
Example: She influences the decision through strong arguments
Definition
"To influence" means to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, often indirectly. For example, when she influences the decision through strong arguments, she changes the outcome by persuading others.
Etymology
The verb "to influence" comes from the Latin word 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into.' Originally, it referred to the supposed flow of a fluid or celestial force affecting human affairs. Did you know that in medieval times, 'influence' was linked to the movement of stars, believed to affect people's destinies?
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"To influence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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