influence vs transform

influence

verb
  • To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce. 

  • To exert, make use of one's influence. 

noun
  • A person or thing exerting such power or action. 

  • Electrostatic induction. 

  • The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions. 

  • An element believed to determine someone's character or individual tendencies, caused by the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth. 

  • An action exerted by a person or thing with such power on another to cause change. 

transform

verb
  • To change the nature, condition or function of; to change in nature, disposition, heart, character, etc.; to convert. 

  • To undergo a transformation; to change in appearance or character. 

  • To change greatly the appearance or form of. 

  • To subject to the action of a transformer. 

  • To subject to a transformation; to change into another form without altering the value. 

  • To subject (a cell) to transformation. 

noun
  • A transform fault. 

  • An operation (often an integration) that converts one function into another. 

  • A function so produced. 

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