Both Uses of
influential
in
David Copperfield
- You have found in him an influential and kind friend, who will be kinder yet, I venture to predict, if you deserve it.†
Chpt 16-18 *
- Also the Old Soldier, on a considerably reduced footing, and by no means so influential as in days of yore!†
Chpt 63-64
Definition:
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(influential) having influence (the ability to affect people or events) -- especially due to respect or admiration