influence
/ˈɪnfluəns/
in · flu · ence
ˈɪn · flu · əns
English Definition
n./v. effect, power to change
Significado en Español
influencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
Parents influence children.
父母影响孩子。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(enter)+flu(flow)+ence(n)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “influence”.
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A
Control
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B
Mistake
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C
Diet
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D
Laughter
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A — Control.
“influence” means n./v. effect, power to change
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Good friends can have a strong ______ on the choices you make.
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A
influence
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B
weakness
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C
distance
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D
silence
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A — influence.
“influence” means n./v. effect, power to change
Common questions about “influence”
What does “influence” mean?
influence — n./v. effect, power to change. In Chinese: 影响，作用.
How do you pronounce “influence”?
influence is pronounced /ˈɪnfluəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · flu · ence.
How do you use “influence” in a sentence?
Parents influence children. (父母影响孩子。)
What are synonyms for “influence”?
affect, impact — all close in meaning to influence (n./v. effect, power to change).
Is “influence” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. influence appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “influence”?
in(enter)+flu(flow)+ence(n)
