influencing
intermediateB2/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ · in-flu-enc-ing
to have an effect on someone or something, to sway or change an opinion.
Meanings
to have an effect on someone or something, to sway or change an opinion.
کسی پر یا کسی چیز پر اثر ڈالنا، رائے کو مائل یا بدلنا۔
اثر انداز ہونا
asr andaz hona
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- influencing decisions
- influencing people
- influencing behavior
Example Sentences
He is influencing his colleagues with his innovative ideas.
وہ اپنے جدید خیالات سے اپنے ساتھیوں پر اثر انداز ہو رہا ہے۔
Woh apne jadeed khayalat se apne sathiyon par asr andaz ho raha hai.
The media plays a significant role in influencing public opinion.
میڈیا عوامی رائے پر اثر انداز ہونے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔
Media awami rai par asr andaz hone mein aham kirdar ada karta hai.
Parents have a strong impact when influencing their children's values.
والدین اپنے بچوں کی اقدار پر اثر انداز ہونے میں ایک مضبوط اثر رکھتے ہیں۔
Waldain apne bachon ki aqdar par asr andaz hone mein aik mazboot asar rakhte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'influence' as 'in-flow' - letting ideas flow into someone.
Imagine a river flowing into a lush valley, carrying ideas and thoughts.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو تو میں نے اپنا اثر انداز کر لیا، // اوروں کے خیالات میں بھی سمویا خود کو۔
Khud ko to mein ne apna asr andaz kar liya, // Auron ke khayalat mein bhi samoya khud ko.
I have influenced myself greatly, // And infused myself into the thoughts of others.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
سچائی کا اثر ہمیشہ رہتا ہے۔
Sachai ka asar hamesha rehta hai.
The effect of truth is always lasting.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "influere" — to flow in
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from Latin 'influere', which means to flow into. It became integrated into Middle English in the late 14th century, carrying the meaning of having an effect on someone or something.