These actions allow you to try and accrue more influence. Steal your neighbor's. Give your friends what you have permanently. Hinder the actions of your opponent or growth in general. Prevent others from discovering what you are up to.
Cost is equal or greater than action taken.
Discover who was behind an action and trace influences back to owner. Delve into what is going on in the outside world from your influence's slant. Find out what actions your neighbors are taking in general. Attempt to permanently cripple your opposition, easier than Acquiring. Boost your influence for extra effect on another action.