use influence

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

To use power or a quality to have an effect.

influenceVERB + influence

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use

Examples (10)

  • Can you use your influence with the director to get me a part in the movie?
  • He used his influence with local officials to gain commercial advantages.
  • Queen Isabella was urged to use her influence with the French monarch.
  • The politician tried to use his influence to pass the new bill.
  • She learned how to use her influence effectively in the corporate world.
  • Don't use your influence to unfairly benefit your friends.
  • They were accused of using their influence to manipulate the market.
  • I believe you should use your influence for good, not for personal gain.
  • Having gained power, he was quick to use his influence to reshape policy.
  • If you have any influence with the committee, please use it on my behalf.