Synonyms of influences

influences 1 of 2

noun

plural of influence

1

as in sways

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sways
• leverages
• authorities
• weights
• credits
• ins
• juices
• pulls
• importances
• impacts
• clouts
• consequences
• impressions
• moments
• hefts
• dominances
• reigns
• dominions
• impresses
• counterinfluences
• sovereignties
• imprints
• eminences
• scepters
• predominances
• supremacies
• commands
• marks
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

2

as in effects

the power to bring about a result on another

the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effects
• impacts
• consequences
• repercussions
• sways
• marks
• weights
• pulls
• significances
• authorities
• dominions
• importances
• dominations
• prestiges
• clouts
• commands
• sovereignties
• supremacies
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

influences

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of influence

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• impacts
• impresses
• touches
• strikes
• interests
• inspires
• sways
• reaches
• tells (on)
• moves
• involves
• gets to
• bothers
• concerns
• attracts
• biases
• fascinates
• disturbs
• troubles
• worries
• colors
• penetrates
• plagues
• entrances
• dazzles
• stresses
• carries away
• stirs
• transports
• upsets
• engages
• perturbs
• distresses
• enraptures
• afflicts
• ravishes
• enchants
• tries
• charms
• enthralls
• pierces
• harasses
• captivates
• disquiets
• smites
• agitates
• discomforts
• allures
• strains
• discomposes
• flusters
• wrings
• harries
• pesters
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• tires
• wearies
• palls
• jades
• underwhelms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influences

Noun

The culture, food and music of Cape Verde is a blend of African and Portuguese influences, and life moves at a relaxed pace. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Food and drink Offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and room service, Casa Gangotena specializes in cocina mestiza, which reflects the Indigenous, European, American, and African influences that have shaped Ecuadorian cuisine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Global fusion expands Hawaiian, Vietnamese, Salvadoran and Mexican influences make this the fair’s most international menu yet. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

But the show finds a unique voice fast, revealing a sense of humor that is gentler than that of its influences and unusually nuanced in its take on suburban secrets. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Head inside, and you’ll be greeted by warm, rich hues, earthy greens, and materials drawn from Kenyan influences—complete with pieces sourced from local artisans, such as Kitengela Glass, Safari Bronze, and more. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

By nighttime, the food options—some with German influences—look like leftovers, despite the staff freshening up the offerings. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The 20-year-old artist fills Visitor with influences from the all-time greats — like Frank and Nina and Etta. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026

Verb

By calling a game early for excessive precipitation (or making players continue to trudge through poor conditions), an umpire’s subjective view of weather conditions directly influences MLB records. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

That gap in knowledge is becoming increasingly important as climate change influences weather patterns around the world and extreme events are expected to become more frequent and, in some cases, more intense. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

That’s because a complex web of factors influences how or even if our bodies process calories. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026

Thirty-one percent of survey-takers said social media influences their viewing choices, 9 percentage points higher than the average across all ages. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Nearly one third of 18-24 year old respondents to Ampere’s survey said social media influences their viewing choices. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 June 2026

Format influences whether someone actually maintains the habit. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026