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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Influence vs. Affect

What are the differences between these verbs: influence and affect to a native ear?

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affect - have some effect on influence - for someone to act so as to have a persuasive effect on Sound waves affect my organs of hearing; they don't influence them. Yolanda's decision was influenced by what her mother had told her. CJ

  • affect - have some effect on influence - for someone to act so as to have a persuasive effect on Sound waves affect my organs of hearing; they don't influence them.
  • Yolanda's decision was influenced by what her mother had told her.
  • CJ
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affect - have some effect on
influence - for someone to act so as to have a persuasive effect on

Sound waves affect my organs of hearing; they don't influence them.
Yolanda's decision was influenced by what her mother had told her.

CJ
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Thank you very much, CJ.Emotion: smile

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