influencing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈfluːənsɪŋ/
KK: /ɪnˈfluːənsɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of having an effect on someone or something, often in a way that changes their thoughts or actions.
Example
Her influencing skills helped the team reach a consensus on the project.
Conversation
I've been reading a lot about how people's backgrounds can affect their decisions.
That's interesting! It really shows how influencing factors shape our lives.
Exactly! Sometimes I wonder about the subtle ways it happens every day.
Yeah, even small things can have a big impact on our choices.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
impact
sway
control
Antonyms
indifference
powerlessness
inactivity
verb
Definition
To have an effect on someone or something, often in a way that changes their thoughts or actions.
Example
She is influencing her friends to join the club.
Tense Forms
Past: influenced
Past Participle: influenced
Conversation
Have you noticed how social media is influencing our opinions lately?
Definitely! It feels like everyone is swayed by trends.
I wonder if it's always been this way or if it’s just a new phenomenon.
Root Explanation
Influencing → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or on) and "fluere" (meaning to flow). The word describes the act of causing something to flow into or affect another, thereby having an effect on it.
Memory Tip
Think of something 'flowing into' ('fluere') another thing, which helps you remember that influencing means to have an effect on someone or something.
Visually Confused Words
uninfluencing
flouncing