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Meaning
Noun
●
The power to
affect
, control or
manipulate
something or someone; the ability to change the development of
fluctuating
things such as
conduct
,
thoughts
or decisions.
●
An
action
exerted
by a person or
thing
with such
power on
another to cause change.
●
A person or
thing
exerting
such power or action.
●
In Astrology:
An
element
believed
to
determine
someone's
character
or individual
tendencies
,
caused
by the
position
of the
stars
and
planets
at the time
of
one's
birth.
●
The
action
of
flowing
in; influx.
●
In Electricity:
Electrostatic induction.
Verb
●
To have an effect on by using
gentle
or
subtle
action
; to
exert
an influence upon; to
modify
,
bias
, or
sway
; to
persuade
or induce.
●
To
exert
,
make use
of
one's
influence.
●
To cause to
flow
in or into;
infuse
; instill.
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Synonyms
Pull
Impacts
Power
Move
Stimulus
Impact
Bring Round
Related
Effect
Sway
Affect
Control
Effects
Involvement
Clout
Affects
Authority
Stranglehold
Shape
Alter
Leverage
Support
Dictate
Dependence
Enhance
Hinder
Reflect
Importance
Contribution
Constrain
Change
Perception
Significance
Presence
Improve
Role
Relationship
Govern
Motivate
Interest
Manipulate
Dominance
Factors
Factor
Stimulate
Attitudes
Interaction
Relevance
Phenomenon
Encourage
Guide
Regulate
Promote
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