Alter and Influence

Alter

Alter verb - To make different in some way.

Influence is a synonym for alter in behaviour topic. In some cases you can use "Influence" instead a verb "Alter".

Nearby Words: alteration, altering, alterable

Influence

Influence verb - To act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response.

Alter is a synonym for influence in behaviour topic. Sometimes you can use "Alter" instead a verb "Influence", if it concerns topics such as change, do.

Common collocations

mind alter mind influence mind
course alter course influence course
appearance alter appearance influence appearance
fate alter fate influence fate
Other words: plot, environment, future, outcome, way, personality, world, story, actions, history, ending, reality, behavior, events, objects, powers, dreams, minds, perceptions.

Both words in one sentence

  • Alter Kocker Alter Kockers are most common in comedies, due to the influence of Jewish comedians.
    Source: Alter Kocker
  • Stab the Scorpion Dream later tells Matthew that the Corinthian had genuinely intended to kill him, but Dream had exerted his influence to alter the event and save Matthew's life.
  • Immortals do not and thus cannot resist their Mantles' influence, and according to Bob the Mantles of the Fae Queens alter the personalities of their bearers.
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