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Our class discussed influence during reading time.
What does Influence mean?
Influence means having an effect on someone or something.
Dictionary definition
The power to affect how someone thinks, feels, or acts.
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Influence in a sentence
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The report used influence to explain its main point.
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Writers should use influence clearly so readers understand the message.
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What does influence mean?
Influence means having an effect on someone or something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to influence?
effect is close in meaning to influence in many contexts.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses influence correctly?
The correct sentence uses influence with its meaning.
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WordInfluence.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningInfluence means having an effect on someone or something.
ExampleExample: Our class discussed influence during reading time.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · floo · uhns
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- uhns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
indifferenceNo effect or concern.
ignoreTo pay no attention.
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Influence word family
Base word
influence
noun
influence
The power to affect thoughts, feelings, or actions.
adjective
influential
Having strong influence.
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Hint for students
Influence means having an effect on someone or something.
Common mix-up
Influence is not the same as indifference. Influence means influence means having an effect on someone or something.
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Read this model sentence: The report used influence to explain its main point. Clue words: report, used, explain. Underline clue words that show why influence fits instead of indifference. Now write one new sentence that shows influence without using the word influence. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show influence?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The report used influence to explain its main point." Why does influence fit better than indifference?
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