influence

induce into action by using one's charm

have and exert influence or effect

“The artist's work influenced the young painter”

shape or influence; give direction to

a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do

“her wishes had a great influence on his thinking”

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

“used her parents' influence to get the job”

causing something without any direct or apparent effort

one having power to influence another

“she was the most important influence in my life”

the effect of one thing (or person) on another

“the influence of mechanical action”