influenced
word · lemma: influence
Definition
If someone or something is 'influenced', it means another person or thing has affected their thoughts, behavior, or situation. It is the past tense or past participle of 'influence'.
Usage & Nuances
'Influenced' is often used to describe how people, events, or things have affected someone, usually in a subtle or indirect way. Common collocations: 'strongly influenced by', 'influenced decisions', 'influenced opinion'. Often used in passive voice: 'was influenced by'.
Example Sentences
My decision was influenced by my parents' advice.
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She was influenced by her teacher to work harder.
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The weather influenced our plans for the picnic.
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He barely noticed how much his friends had influenced his taste in music.
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Social media has influenced the way people communicate these days.
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The outcome was clearly influenced by unexpected events.
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