influence

Definitions of influence in various dictionaries:

noun - a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

noun - causing something without any direct or apparent effort

noun - a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

noun - the effect of one thing (or person) on another

noun - one having power to influence another

verb - have and exert influence or effect

verb - shape or influence

verb - induce into action by using one's charm

A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort: relaxed under the influence of the music; the influence of television on modern life.

Power to sway or affect based on prestige, wealth, ability, or position: used her parent’s influence to get the job.

One exercising such power: My parents considered my friend to be a bad influence on me.

An effect or change produced by such power.

A determining factor believed by some to affect individual tendencies and characteristics understood to be caused by the positions of the stars and planets at the time of one’s birth.

Factors believed to be caused by the changing positions of the stars and planets in relation to those positions at the time of one’s birth.

To produce an effect on by imperceptible or intangible means; sway.

To affect the nature, development, or condition of; modify.