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Webster 1913 Edition
Influence
In′flu-ence
(ĭn′flū̍-ens)
, Noun.
1.
A flowing in or upon; influx.
[Obs.]
God hath his
influence
into the very essence of all things. Hooker.
2.
Hence, in general, the bringing about of an effect, physical or moral, by a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or tendency of any kind which affects, modifies, or sways;
as, the
. influence
which the sun exerts on animal and vegetable life; the influence
of education on the mind; the influence
, according to astrologers, of the stars over affairsAstrologers call the evil
influences
of the stars, evil aspects. Bacon.
Canst thou bind the sweet
influences
of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Job xxxviii. 31.
She said : “Ah, dearest lord! what evil star
On you hath frown’d, and poured, his
On you hath frown’d, and poured, his
influence
bad?” Spenser.
3.
Power or authority arising from elevated station, excelence of character or intellect, wealth, etc.; reputation; acknowledged ascendency;
as, he is a man of
. influence
in the communitySuch
influence
hath your excellency. Sir P. Sidney.
Syn. – Control; persuasion; ascendency; sway; power; authority; supremacy; mastery; management; restraint; character; reputation; prestige.
In′flu-ence
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Influenced
(ĭn′flū̍-enst)
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Influencing
(ĭn′flū̍-en-sĭng)
.] To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to affect; to move; to persuade; to induce.
These experiments succeed after the same manner in vacuo as in the open air, and therefore are not
influenced
by the weight or pressure of the atmosphere. Sir I. Newton.
This standing revelation . . . is sufficient to
influence
their faith and practice, if they attend. Attebury.
The principle which
influenced
their obedience has lost its efficacy. Rogers.
Webster 1828 Edition
Influence
IN'FLUENCE
,Noun.
God hath his influence into the very essence of all things.
It is not followed by on or with.
1.
In a general sense, influence denotes power whose operation is invisible and known only by its effects, or a power whose cause and operation are unseen.2.
The power which celestial bodies are supposed to exert on terrestrial; as the influence of the planets on the birth and fortunes of men; an exploded doctrine of astrology.3.
Moral power; power of truth operating on the mind, rational faculties or will, in persuading or dissuading, as the influence of motives, of arguments,or of prayer. We say, arguments had no influence on the jury. The magistrate is not popular; he has no influence with the people; or he has great influence with the prince.4.
Physical power; power that affects natural bodies by unseen operation; as, the rays of the sun have an influence in whitening cloth, and in giving a green color to vegetables.5.
Power acting on sensibility; as the influence of love or pity in sympathy.6.
Spiritual power, or the immediate power of God on the mind; as divine influence; the influences of the Holy Spirit.IN'FLUENCE
,Verb.
T.
These experiments succeed after the same manner in vacuo, as in the open air, and therefore are not influenced by the weight or pressure of the atmosphere.
1.
To move by moral power; to act on and affect, as the mind or will, in persuading or dissuading; to induce. Men are influenced by motives of interest or pleasure. An orator may influence the people to take arms, or to abandon an enterprise.2.
To move, as the passions, as, to influence one by pity.3.
To lead or direct. This revelation is sufficient to influence our faith and practice.Definition 2024
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influencé
See also: influence
French
Verb
influencé m (feminine singular influencée, masculine plural influencés, feminine plural influencées)
- past participle of influencer
Adjective
influencé m (feminine singular influencée, masculine plural influencés, feminine plural influencées)