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decide vs influence

influence vs decide

decide is not a noun while influence is a noun.

decide and influence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
decide No No Yes No
influence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, influence is a hypernym of decide; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than decide:
  • decide: influence or determine
  • influence: shape or influence; give direction to
Other hypernyms of decide include determine, mold, mould, regulate, shape.
decide (noun) influence (noun)
causing something without any direct or apparent effort
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
one having power to influence another
the effect of one thing (or person) on another
decide (verb) influence (verb)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something shape or influence; give direction to
bring to an end; settle conclusively induce into action by using one's charm
cause to decide have and exert influence or effect
influence or determine
Difference between decide and influence

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