influence a decision
Frequency: 8.230.1 per million words
to affect or change how someone thinks or behaves, thereby affecting their decision
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.