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.

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