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influence

/ˈɪnfluəns/
in · flu · ence ˈɪn · flu · əns
English Definition
n. the power to have an effect on people or things
中文释义
影响
Significado en Español
influencia
한국어 뜻
영향, 영향력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ảnh hưởng, tác động
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Example Sentence

Parents have a strong influence on children.

父母对孩子有很大的影响力。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “influence”:

  1. A sway
  2. B weakness
  3. C impotence
  4. D powerlessness
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A — sway. “influence” means n. the power to have an effect on people or things

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Good, loyal friends can have a strong ______ on the choices you make.

  1. A weakness
  2. B distance
  3. C silence
  4. D influence
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D — influence. “influence” means n. the power to have an effect on people or things

Common questions about “influence”

What does “influence” mean?

influence — n. the power to have an effect on people or things. In Chinese: 影响.

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 have a strong influence on children. (父母对孩子有很大的影响力。)

What are synonyms for “influence”?

impact, effect, sway — all close in meaning to influence (n. the power to have an effect on people or things).

Is “influence” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. influence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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