The Collaborative International Dictionary
Influence \In"flu*ence\, v. t. [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.
Wiktionary
n. (context obsolete English) influence vb. (present participle of influence English)
Usage examples of "influencing".
McCurdy makes a persuasive argument for the impact that the media has had on influencing U.
If, as it appeared, shitdog behavior could respond to that of humans, then that suggested the possibility of a feedback loop -- shitdog behavior influencing humans, who then influenced the shitdogs.