Multiple choice Directions: Choose the synonym for the word in bold. Influence Affect Interest Elevate Improve Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation As a verb, 'influence' means to affect or have an impact on something or someone. 'Affect' (as a verb) is a direct synonym - to influence is to affect or produce a change in something. Interest, elevate, and improve are not synonyms in this context.