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Act Upon (Verb)

Meaning

Have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • The news of the severe storm warning caused people to act upon the evacuation order immediately.
  • The prime minister's announcement will act upon the financial sector and might lead to a downturn.
  • Many have called for the government to take action and act upon the growing homelessness issue.
  • The celebrity's powerful speech moved people to act upon the pressing issue of environmental conservation.
  • Her research on climate change will act upon policymakers to create a new set of regulations.

Synonyms

  • Influence
  • Work

Hypernyms

  • Affect
  • Touch On
  • Touch
  • Bear Upon
  • Bear On

Hyponyms

  • Prejudice
  • Carry
  • Pull Wires
  • Imprint
  • Fix
  • Color
  • Get At
  • Sway
  • Swing
  • Dominate
  • Pressure
  • Militate
  • Manipulate
  • Blackmail
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