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influenced

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/ˈɪnfluənst/ · in-flu-enced

To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Meanings

verbformal

To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

کسی کی شخصیت، ترقی، یا رویے پر اثر ڈالنے کے عمل کو بیان کرتا ہے۔

اثرانداز ہونا

asar andaaz hona

Synonyms

affectswaymodifyاثر ڈالنانفوذ کرنارنگ دینا

Antonyms

ignoreneglectoverlookنظر انداز کرناغفلت کرنابھاگنا

Common Collocations

  • strongly influenced
  • heavily influenced
  • negatively influenced

Example Sentences

Her childhood experiences significantly influenced her career choices.

اس کے بچپن کے تجربات نے اس کی کیریئر کے انتخاب پر نمایاں اثر ڈالا۔

Is ke bachpan ke tajurbat ne is ki career ke intekhab par numaayan asar dala.

Cultural factors have influenced the development of art in this region.

ثقافتی عناصر نے اس علاقے میں فن کی ترقی پر اثر ڈالا ہے۔

Saqafati anasir ne is ilaqe mein fun ki taraqqi par asar dala hai.

Many writers have been influenced by classic literature.

بہت سے مصنفوں پر کلاسیکی ادبیات کا اثر رہا ہے۔

Bohat se musannifon par klassiki adabiyaat ka asar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

influencer:An influencer is a person who has the power to affect the purchasing decisions of others because of their authority or relationship with their audience.

Word Family

influence
nounاثر
influencer
nounاثرانداز

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'flowing into' to remember how something can influence.

Imagine a river flowing into a lake, affecting its waters.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں ہے اثر کسی کا / ہو شعلہ دل میں کہ دو ہیں سوال

Muhabbat mein hai asar kisi ka / Ho shola dil mein keh do hain sawaal

In love, there is the influence of someone / Is it a flame in the heart or just a question?

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کا اثر دیر سے ہوتا ہے

Neki ka asar der se hota hai

The effect of good deeds takes time.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "influere" — to flow into

First known use: 14th century

The word 'influence' comes from the Latin 'influere', which means 'to flow in'. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century, reflecting how one thing can affect another.