influence a decision

Frequency: 8.230.1 per million words

to affect or change how someone thinks or behaves, thereby affecting their decision

decisionVERB + decision

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influence

Examples (10)

  • I didn't want to influence his decision.
  • The latest market research will heavily influence our final decision.
  • The jury's decision was clearly influenced by the emotional testimony.
  • Do you think your personal feelings should influence a professional decision?
  • New evidence could influence the judge's decision to grant an appeal.
  • Lobbyists often try to influence political decisions through campaign donations.
  • Although his friends offered advice, he didn't let their opinions influence his decision to move abroad.
  • The recent economic downturn has influenced the company's decision to downsize.
  • Trying to influence a hiring decision is unethical and against company policy.
  • Don't let a slick salesperson influence your decision on such a big purchase.