Clues for the word "INFLUENCE"
We've had 9 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 10 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quiptic crossword on December 14, 2015.
Definition of influence
- n. - A flowing in or upon; influx.
- n. - Hence, in general, the bringing about of an effect, phusical or moral, by a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or tendency of any kind 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.
- n. - 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.
- n. - Induction.
- v. t. - 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 move; to persuade; to induce.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- Guardian Quiptic - December 14, 2015
- Guardian Cryptic - October 20, 2015
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - September 12, 2012
- Guardian Quiptic - January 04, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - May 20, 2008
- Guardian Everyman - January 06, 2008
- New York Times - December 30, 2007
- Guardian Prize - October 20, 2007
- Guardian Cryptic - July 11, 2001
- New York Times - January 16, 1999