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influenced

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/

Meanings
  • verb (transitive and intransitive)

    Affected or shaped by the influence of another; influenced people or things are those that have been changed or affected by someone or something.

    - "The new manager's ideas influenced the company's direction."
    - "The artist was influenced by the Impressionist movement."
    - "The novel's themes influenced my perspective on life."
  • verb (transitive)

    To have the power to affect or shape someone or something.

    - "The teacher influenced her students to study hard."
    - "The marketing campaign aimed to influence consumer behavior."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with influenced
infuse , reprise , applause , peruse
Variants
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influence , influenceable , influenced , influences , influencing
Forms
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influences, influenced, influencing, influenced by, being influenced


Etymology
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Middle English: from Old French influer, from in- 'in' + fluere 'to flow'. The verb influencer was used in Middle English, but it has now been replaced by influence.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'influence' comes from the Latin word 'influxus', meaning 'a flowing in'.

  2. The concept of influence has been explored in various philosophical and scientific theories, including social influence theory and evolutionary biology.


Related Concepts
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  1. Impact: The effect or influence that something has on another.

  2. Influencer: A person who has the ability to influence others.

  3. Influence peddling: The act of trying to sway the opinions or actions of others through the use of money, power, or other means.


Culture
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The term 'influenced' has been used extensively in various fields, including art, literature, and music. For instance, in art, an artist may be influenced by another artist's style or technique. In literature, a writer may be influenced by another author's work. In music, musicians may be influenced by other musicians or genres. The concept of influence is central to understanding the evolution of ideas and creative expression.

How to Memorize "influenced"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a river flowing and affecting the things it touches.
    - Visualize a teacher imparting knowledge and shaping the minds of her students.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'influence' with the idea of power or impact.
    - Think of how one person or thing can change another.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym I.N.F.L.U.E.N.C.E.: Impact, Nurture, Fosters, Leads, Understands, Enhances, and Nurtures.


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