Do you think our climate has an influence on our character?
Source: tatoeba (20332)
Influence
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Synonyms for "influence" (759 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (15)
Noun(8 words)
affectaffect inferenceaffect memoryaffect outcomeaffect recognitionaffect resultsaffect scoresaffect study results
Verb(7 words)
affect behavioraffect decisionsaffect displayaffect judgmentaffect moodaffect performanceaffect understanding
Related words (25)
Noun(8 words)
affect variableaffected studentsaffectingaftertastesalterappeal to emotionapplied external forceart movement inspired
Verb(8 words)
Adjective(2 words)
agitatedassociative influence
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: access, acme, act on, act upon, act upon.
- Sentence evidence is available for influence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "influence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "influence"
Keep "influence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "influence" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "influence", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "influence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
34 entriesaffectagentbear onbear uponcapacitycausal factorcausationcausecausingchangeconsequencedeterminantdeterminativedeterminerdetermining factor
Showing 16 of 34 words.
More specific
20 entriesaltercelebritycloutcoaxconvincedeterminedetermine outcomeeconomic impacteducational impactenvironmental effectguide policyleadershipmodifypersuadepersuasionpolitician
Showing 16 of 20 words.
Collocations
12 entriescultural influenceexert influencegreat influencehave influence oninfluence behaviorinfluence learninginfluence opinionsinfluence outcomesinfluence tacticspolitical influencepositive influencesocial influence
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
20 total sentences available.
Students are open to the influence of their teachers.
Source: tatoeba (21330)
It has been demonstrated in various studies that the private sector has little influence over policy making.
Source: tatoeba (21750)
The opening of the country had a great influence on Japanese civilization.
Source: tatoeba (22052)
Showing 4 of 20 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "influence"?
Closest matches include access, acme, act on, act upon, act upon.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "influence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.