1 definition found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Influence \In"flu*ence\, verb (used with an object) [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. 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. This standing revelation . . . is sufficient to influence their faith and practice, if they attend. --Attebury. The principle which influenced their obedience has lost its efficacy. --Rogers.

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