Definition of "Influence" :

noun: causing something without any direct or apparent effort

noun: a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

"Used her parents' influence to get the job."

noun: a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

"Her wishes had a great influence on his thinking."

noun: one having power to influence another

"She was the most important influence in my life."

noun: the effect of one thing (or person) on another

"The influence of mechanical action."

verb: shape or influence; give direction to

verb: induce into action by using one's charm

verb: have and exert influence or effect

"The artist's work influenced the young painter."