"influenced" in the verb sense
1. influence, act upon, work
have and exert influence or effect
"The artist's work influenced the young painter"
"She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
2. determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate
shape or influence give direction to
"experience often determines ability"
"mold public opinion"
3. charm, influence, tempt
induce into action by using one's charm
"She charmed him into giving her all his money"
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