influence

INFLUENCE noun

uk/ˈɪnfluəns/ us influence noun
(PERSON/THING)

B2 someone or something that has an effect on another person or thing

влияние
His grandfather was a strong influence on him.
influence verb [ T ] uk/ˈɪnfluəns/ us
B2 to affect or change how someone or something develops, behaves, or thinks

влиять
Many factors influence a film's success. [ often passive ] Were you influence d by anybody when you were starting your career?