influence — meaning in English

English meaning

• clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
• influence noun The power to affect how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.
• pull verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
• sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

Senses

influence is used for these senses in English:

• clout (informal) Influence or effectiveness, especially political.
• pull (uncountable, figurative) An advantage over somebody; a means of influencing.
• sway Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side

clout — full definition

1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.

influence — full definition

1. noun The power to affect how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks.
2. verb To affect or change someone's thinking, behavior, or development.

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