influence in WordNet English dictionary

1. have and exert influence or effect
   "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
   influence  act upon  work 
   
2. induce into action by using one's charm
   "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
   charm  influence  tempt 
   
3. shape or influence; give direction to
   "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
   determine  shape  mold  influence  regulate 
   

1. causing something without any direct or apparent effort
   influence 
   
2. a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
   "used her parents' influence to get the job"
   influence 
   
3. a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
   "her wishes had a great influence on his thinking"
   influence 
   
4. one having power to influence another
   "she was the most important influence in my life"; "he was a bad influence on the children"
   influence 
   
5. the effect of one thing (or person) on another
   "the influence of mechanical action"
   influence