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influencing

intermediateB2

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ · in-flu-enc-ing

to have an effect on someone or something, to sway or change an opinion.

Meanings

verbformal

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

Synonyms

swayingaffectingshapingزیر اثرتأثیرمحفوظ

Antonyms

ignoringneglectingoverlookingنظر انداز کرناغفلت برتناچھوڑ دینا

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.

Easily Confused With

influential:Influencing is the act of having an effect, whereas influential describes someone or something that has the power to influence.

Word Family

influence
nounاثر
influential
adjectiveاثر انداز

See Also

💡 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.