Influence (Noun)
Syllable division: in·flu·ence
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ US: /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Meaning: The power to affect people or things.
Example:
> Tim is a bad influence on Greg.
> When she made the decision to marry him, she was under the influence of her mother.
> He used the influence he had to help his friend get a job.
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Her influence made me a better person.
Good sentence Calin!
He made a terrible accident when he was under the influence of alcohol.
Well done Mariana!
One of my colleague from high school influenced me to choose my career.
Good sentence Ligia!
Maybe try: One of my classmates from high school influenced me to choose my career.