influence
intermediateB1/ˈɪnfluəns/ · in-flu-ence
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Meanings
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
کسی کی کردار، ترقی، یا رویے پر اثر ڈالنے کی صلاحیت۔
اثر
asar
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- strong influence
- positive influence
- cultural influence
Example Sentences
The teacher had a significant influence on my career path.
استاد کا میرے کیریئر کے راستے پر بڑا اثر تھا۔
Ustaad ka mere career ke raaste par bara asar tha.
Social media has a profound influence on public opinion.
سوشل میڈیا کا عوامی رائے پر گہرا اثر ہے۔
Social media ka awami rai par gehra asar hai.
Her positive influence inspired many around her.
اُس کا مثبت اثر اس کے ارد گرد بہت سے لوگوں کو متاثر کرتا ہے۔
Us ka musbat asar us ke aird gird bohat se logon ko mutasir karta hai.
Easily Confused With
To have an effect on the character or behavior of someone or something.
کسی کی کردار یا رویے پر اثر ڈالنا۔
اثر کرنا
asar karna
Common Collocations
- influence behavior
- influence decisions
- influence outcomes
Example Sentences
The mentor sought to influence his students positively.
منتور نے اپنے طلباء پر مثبت اثر ڈالنے کی کوشش کی۔
Mentor ne apne talba par musbat asar dalne ki koshish ki.
She tries to influence public policy through advocacy.
وہ وکالت کے ذریعے عوامی پالیسی پر اثر ڈالنے کی کوشش کرتی ہے۔
Woh wakalat ke zariye awami policy par asar dalne ki koshish karti hai.
His speech was aimed at influencing the audience.
اس کی تقریر کا مقصد حاضرین پر اثر ڈالنا تھا۔
Us ki taqreer ka maqsad hazirain par asar dalna tha.
Easily Confused With
Word Family
See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'influence' as 'in flow' to remember how it impacts others.
Imagine a pebble being dropped into a pond, creating ripples that spread out.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دلوں پر اثر چھوڑتے ہیں، محبت کے افکار یہ ہیں۔
Dilon par asar chhodte hain, mohabbat ke afkar yeh hain.
They leave an impact on hearts; these are the thoughts of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھتے جانا ہو تو اٹک نہ جانا چاہئے۔
Aage barhte jaana ho to atak na jaana chahiye.
If you want to move forward, you shouldn't get stuck.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "influere" — to flow in
First known use: 14th century
The word 'influence' was borrowed from Latin in the late Middle Ages, originally used in an astrological context referring to the flow of stars.