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influence

noun
  1. causing something without any direct or apparent effort
  2. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
    “They used their parents' influence to get the job.”
  3. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
    “My wishes had a great influence on my thinking.”
  4. one having power to affect or change the opinion and viewpoint of another
    “My friends are the most important influence in my life.”
  5. the effect of one thing (or person) on another
    “the influence of mechanical action”
verb
  1. shape or influence
    shape
  2. induce into action by using one's charm
    charmtempt
  3. have and exert influence or effect
    “The artist's work influenced the young painter”
    act upon