Influence

English-Latin

influence, n.

1. The bringing about of an effect, physical or moral, by a gradual process; controlling power quietly exerted; agency, force, or tendency of any kind.
   • momentum (-i, neut.)
2. Power or authority arising from elevated station, excellence of character or intellect, wealth, etc.; reputation; acknowledged ascendency.
   • potentia (-ae, fem.)

influence, v.

1. To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to move; to persuade; to induce.
   • moveo (-ere, -i, motum)