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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Influence/ influence on

She influenced me greatly. She has had an influence on me. How do I understand when to use a preposition influence?
  

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Anonymous She influenced me greatly. influence is a verb here. No preposition.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous She influenced me greatly.
  • influence is a verb here.
  • No preposition.
  • Anonymous She has had an influence on me.
  • (an) influence is a noun here.
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AnonymousShe influenced me greatly.
influence is a verb here. No preposition.

AnonymousShe has had an influence on me.
(an) influence is a noun here. Use the preposition on.

CJ
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