influence

• Substantiv, das die Fähigkeit oder Kraft bezeichnet, auf den Charakter, die Entwicklung oder das Verhalten von jemandem oder etwas einzuwirken, oder eine solche Einwirkung selbst.

A noun referring to the capacity or power to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

1. Power to affectB1formal

   The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

   Einfluss

   • Her teacher had a strong influence on her career choice.
   • The media has a huge influence on public opinion.
   • His parents' values had a lasting influence on him.

   Synonymeauthoritycloutcontroldominanceleveragepowerpullsayswayweight

2. Person or thing with powerB1formal

   A person or thing that has the power to affect others.

   Einfluss

   • He is a positive influence in the community.
   • Social media can be a bad influence on teenagers.
   • She became a major influence in the art world.

   Synonymeagentcatalystdriverfactorforceinspiration

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemand oder etwas auf den Charakter, die Entwicklung oder das Verhalten einer Person oder Sache einwirkt, oder der dadurch entstehende Effekt.

A verb used to indicate the act of having an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.

1. Affect or shapeB1formal

   To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

   Beeinflussen

   • Her speech influenced many young voters.
   • The weather can influence our mood significantly.
   • His parents influenced his decision to study medicine.

   Synonymeact onaffectalterbiaschangedetermineguideimpactmodifyshapeswaytransform

2. Persuade or swayB1formal

   To cause someone to change their opinion or actions through indirect means.

   Beeinflussen

   • The advertisement influenced her to buy the product.
   • He tried to influence the jury with his testimony.
   • Social media can strongly influence public opinion.

   Synonymebiasconvinceinclineinducemotivatepersuadepromptsway

   Antonymedeterdiscouragedissuade