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The present tense form of 'influence' is influence or influences. Example: He influences others through his powerful speeches. (He influences others through his powerful speeches.)
Definition of “influence”
- to have an effect on or impact someone or something
- to sway or persuade someone to do or believe something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | influence |
| Present Continuous | influencing |
| Present Perfect | influenced |
Example
She influences her colleagues with her innovative ideas.
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They influence public opinion through their media presence.
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He is influencing the direction of the project.
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They are influencing the decisions of the board members.
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She has influenced many young artists with her work.
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They have influenced the policies of the organization.
influence Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | influence |
| Singular Second Person (You) | influence |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | influences |
| Plural (We/You/They) | influence |
Example
I influence my team with my leadership skills.
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You influence your friends with your fashion choices.
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He influences his followers with his motivational speeches.
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She influences her students to strive for excellence.
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It influences the market trends.
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We influence public opinion through our research.
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You influence the outcome of the project.
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They influence policy decisions.
