influence in Latin

influence in Latin is auctōritās, auctoritas, afficio — influence means the power to affect how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.

influence in Latin

auctōritās

noun

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

auctoritas

noun

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

afficio

verb

(transitive) To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

What does "influence" mean?

noun The power to affect how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.
"Her teacher had a huge influence on her decision to study medicine."
verb To affect or change someone's thinking, behavior, or development.
"Advertising is designed to influence what we buy."

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