influence

Elementary

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

noun
Power to change or affect someone

influence in a sentence

  • “His speech had a great influence on me.”
  • “Recent years have seen a decline in the company's influence within the industry.”
  • “Her ideas have gradually gained influence in the company.”
  • “He used his influence to reform the company's policies.”

What does “influence” mean?

influence (noun) means power to change or affect someone. It is pronounced /ˈɪn.flu.əns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "influence" mean?
influence (noun) means: Power to change or affect someone
How do you pronounce "influence"?
"influence" is pronounced /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "influence" in a sentence?
Here is "influence" used in a sentence: His speech had a great influence on me.

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