Influence and Shaping

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

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Shaping is a synonym for influence. In some cases you can replace term "Shaping" with "Influence", this verbs are similar.

Shaping noun - The act of fabricating something in a particular shape.

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Influence is a synonym for shaping. Sometimes you can use "Influence" instead a verb "Shaping".

Nearby Words: shape, shaped

Her longevity, records and achievements reflect her influence in shaping and redefining the scope of popular music.

Source: Music / Janet Jackson
Doubles as a case of Fridge Brilliance in that though Corvo is not a ruler himself his actions directly influence Emily, Jessamine's daughter, ultimately shaping what kind of person she becomes.

Source: Fisher King
Some others are also arguable cases (Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry come to mind, but they did have some notable influence in shaping the country), but those two stand out.

Source: Ensemble Dark Horse / Real Life

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