Cases of word usage

1) the process of doing things, using energy, influence etc (action)

2) to influence or change (the condition of something) especially in a harmful way (affect)

3) the science or art of observing the positions of the stars in the belief that they influence human affairs (astrology)

4) something given, offered or promised in order to influence or persuade a person (often to do something wrong) (bribe)

5) to have strong control, authority or influence (dominate)

6) the measurable influence that causes an object to move or move faster or that makes a material or object able to bear weight (force)

7) (the belief in) a political system of gaining economic or political influence and control over other countries (imperialism)

8) of great influence or value (important)

9) not having enough strength, influence etc (to do something or prevent, act, change etc something); (of a man) incapable of sexual intercourse (impotent)

10) to persuade or influence (a person); to cause, bring, about (something) (induce)