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In"flu*ence (ĭn"fl&uuptack_;*&eitalic_;ns), n. [F. influence, fr. L. influens, -entis, p. pr. See Influent, and cf. Influenza.] 1. A flowing in or upon; influx. [Obs.]
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God hath his influence into the very essence of all things. Hooker.
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2. Hence, in general, the bringing about of an effect, physical or moral, by a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or tendency of any kind which affects, modifies, or sways; as, the influence which the sun exerts on animal and vegetable life; the influence of education on the mind; the influence, according to astrologers, of the stars over affairs.
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Astrologers call the evil influences of the stars, evil aspects. Bacon.
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Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Job xxxviii. 31.
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She said : “Ah, dearest lord! what evil star
On you hath frown'd, and poured, his influence bad?” Spenser.
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3. Power or authority arising from elevated station, excelence of character or intellect, wealth, etc.; reputation; acknowledged ascendency; as, he is a man of influence in the community.
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Such influence hath your excellency. Sir P. Sidney.
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4. (Elec.) Induction.

Syn. -- Control; persuasion; ascendency; sway; power; authority; supremacy; mastery; management; restraint; character; reputation; prestige.
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In"flu*ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Influenced (ĭn"fl&uuptack_;*&eitalic_;nst); p. pr. & vb. n. Influencing (ĭn"fl&uuptack_;*&eitalic_;n*sĭng).] 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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