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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Influence \In"flu*ence\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Influenced}
([i^]n"fl[-u]*enst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Influencing}
([i^]n"fl[-u]*en*s[i^]ng).]
To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by
gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias,
or sway; to affect; to move; to persuade; to induce.
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These experiments succeed after the same manner in
vacuo as in the open air, and therefore are not
influenced by the weight or pressure of the atmosphere.
--Sir I.
Newton.
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This standing revelation . . . is sufficient to
influence their faith and practice, if they attend.
--Attebury.
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The principle which influenced their obedience has lost
its efficacy. --Rogers.
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