influenced 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of influencednext
as in swayed

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influenced

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verb

past tense of influence
as in affected
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

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  1. affected
  2. distorted
  3. warped
Verb
  • The filing also discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel, noting that operations have not been materially affected due to the company's global footprint.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Trustee reports no changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected the Trust's financial reporting.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of affected
Adjective
  • Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.
    The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Researchers said the negative impact of this phenomenon can lead to a distorted view of what's normal.
    Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of distorted
Adjective
  • Broken, warped, or hanging gutters can be a sign that the gutters need cleaning and repair.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The idea is to fix any issues that your lens introduces, such as darkness around the edges (vignetting) or warped perspectives.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of warped
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