| affect1 |
to cause a change in; influence. [1/2 definitions] |
| astrology |
the study of the influence that the stars and planets may have on people's lives. |
| carry weight |
to have influence, importance, or authority. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. [1/3 definitions] |
| force |
someone or something with the power to influence or cause change. [1/6 definitions] |
| genetics |
(used with a singular verb) the science that studies how characteristics are passed on from parent to offspring. Genetics is concerned with the influence of genes on the appearance, development, and evolution of plants and animals. |
| guide |
to influence or control. [1/5 definitions] |
| important |
powerful or having great influence. [1/2 definitions] |
| inflexible |
not likely to change under pressure or influence; stubborn. [1/3 definitions] |
| influence |
to have influence on; affect. [1/3 definitions] |
| influential |
having power or influence. |
| inspire |
to stimulate or influence (someone to do something) by stirring the emotions. [1/2 definitions] |
| interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
| mandarin |
a public official, or a person of high rank or influence in imperial China. [1/3 definitions] |
| mold1 |
to influence the growth or character of. [1/3 definitions] |
| power |
a person, group, or nation that has control or influence over others. [1/7 definitions] |
| pressure |
a strong influence or burden on the mind or emotions. [2/3 definitions] |
| reign |
to have complete and widespread control or influence. [1/4 definitions] |
| sell |
to cause or influence to buy. [1/5 definitions] |
| sway |
control or influence. [1/6 definitions] |
| uppermost |
highest in place, rank, importance, or influence. [1/2 definitions] |