influence
Translation
influence, effect, impact
Examples
Her parents have a strong influence on her.
Her parents have a strong influence on her.
He used his influence to get the job.
He used his influence to get the job.
The artist was under the influence of Picasso.
The artist was under the influence of Picasso.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) influence on/over (sb./sth.) an effect on (sb./sth.) His parents have a strong influence on him.
under the influence of (sb./sth.) affected by (sb./sth.) He was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effect, impact, power; Antonyms: powerlessness
Etymology
From Latin 'influere', meaning 'to flow in'. Originally an astrological term for an ethereal fluid flowing from the stars.
Memory Tips
Think of information 'flowing in' to someone's mind and changing their thoughts.