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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

have an influence on / have influence on

The usage of "a (an)" is very difficult for me. Especially which is correct expression , "have an influence on~" "have influence on~"?
Please let me use the correct expression.
  

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Anonymous "have an influence on~" "have influence on~"? Both are used. Post the whole sentence.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous "have an influence on~" "have influence on~"?
  • Both are used.
  • Post the whole sentence.
  • CJ
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Anonymous"have an influence on~" "have influence on~"?
Both are used. Post the whole sentence.

CJ
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Dear CJ,
How can I thank you for your answer?
1. Is it possible for me to use < 'Gone with the wind' had an influence on my way of life.>?
2. How about < That movie had influence on me. > or < That movie had a great influence on me.>?
3. Is the same as the usage of 'impact'? - I mean, "has (an) impact on~"?
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1. Is it possible for me to use < 'Gone with the wind' had an influence on my way of life.>? Yes.
2. How about < That movie had influence on me. > No. or < That movie had a great influence on me.>? Yes.
3. Is the same as the usage of 'impact'? - I mean, "has (an) im
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I can't thank you enough.
You said, "Both are used."
I wonder when the expression "have influence on ~" is used. Could you please take just one example sentence for me!
I'm really really sorry to bother you. ^^;;
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Google "have influence on" / "has influence on".

Children have influence on family purchasing decisions.
With political skills you can have influence on other people.
To have influence on the final decision, Democrats will need to exploit the differences within the Republican party.

You can add "an" to any of these, but they are also OK without "an".
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