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influential
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
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What does influential mean?
adjective
- Having or exerting influence.
noun
- A person who has influence
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
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There were a few influential men who desired still to live in peace, and who were willing to make another treaty.
The authors were, as a rule, scholars in the prime of life, holding influential positions in the universities and public schools.
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The characteristic fact throughout her career was that she wished to appear to be some one wealthier, more influential than she was.
You have found in him an influential and kind friend, who will be kinder yet, I venture to predict, if you deserve it.
For a woman to hypnotize a snake, denotes your rights will be assailed, but you will be protected by law and influential friends.