influence
noun/ˈɪnfluəns/
Frequency rank: #1,282 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The power to affect how someone or something develops or behaves.
Example sentence
Her positive attitude had a strong influence on the team's success.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 1,201–1,300
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