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use vs influence

influence vs use

use and influence both are nouns.

use and influence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
influence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, influence is a hypernym of use; that is, influence is a word with a broader meaning than use:
  • use: exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
  • influence: causing something without any direct or apparent effort
use (noun) influence (noun)
the act of using causing something without any direct or apparent effort
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage a cognitive factor that tends to have an effect on what you do
what something is used for one having power to influence another
a particular service the effect of one thing (or person) on another
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
use (verb) influence (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose shape or influence; give direction to
take or consume (regularly or habitually) induce into action by using one's charm
use up (resources or materials) have and exert influence or effect
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between use and influence

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