influence
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Is influence a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of influence?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (astrology) An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.countableuncountable
2. (obsolete) The action of flowing in; influx.Examples: "God hath his influence into the very essence of all things."countableobsoleteuncountable
3. (electricity) Electrostatic induction.countableuncountable
verb (English)
1. (transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.Examples: "The politician wants to influence the public."; "I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."transitive
2. (intransitive) To exert, make use of one's influence.intransitive
3. (transitive, obsolete) To cause to flow in or into; infuse; instill.obsoletetransitive
Definition source: Wiktionary