The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Influence \In"flu*ence\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Influenced
   ([i^]n"fl[-u]*enst); p. pr. & vb. n. Influencing
   ([i^]n"fl[-u]*en*s[i^]ng).]
   To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by
   gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias,
   or sway; to affect; to move; to persuade; to induce.
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         These experiments succeed after the same manner in
         vacuo as in the open air, and therefore are not
         influenced by the weight or pressure of the atmosphere.
                                                  --Sir I.
                                                  Newton.
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         This standing revelation . . . is sufficient to
         influence their faith and practice, if they attend.
                                                  --Attebury.
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         The principle which influenced their obedience has lost
         its efficacy.                            --Rogers.
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