Synonyms for act upon
act up·on

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1. influence, act upon, workverb

   have and exert influence or effect

   "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"

   Synonyms:
   knead, turn, operate, act, shape, bring, work out, run, function, put to work, forge, lick, solve, make, regulate, determine, figure out, form, mould, sour, work, exploit, make for, go, play, do work, mold, tempt, charm, process, crop, exercise, ferment, influence, work on, wreak, cultivate, puzzle out

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1. • Affect

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1. act upon

   Synonyms:
   influence, effect, have influence upon

2. act upon

   Synonyms:
   induce, ACTUATE

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1. Buddha (563 - 483 B.C.):

   However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you, If you do not act upon them?

2. Gordana Biernat:

   Act upon your ideas or they will stay in the invisible realm of your mind.

3. Pascale Nassar:

   Unfortunately, the streets are filled up with garbage but we can't find an alternative now. The plan should come from the state, and we will then act upon it.

4. Janet Napolitano:

   While we still do not know what policies and practices the incoming federal administration may adopt, given the many public pronouncements made during the presidential campaign and its aftermath, we felt it necessary to reaffirm that [University of California] will act upon its deeply held conviction that all members of our community have the right to work, study, and live safely and without fear at all UC locations.

5. Buddha:

   However many holy words you read, however many you speak, and what good will they do you if you do not act upon them