Synonyms for act upon

Most common

influence · affect · act on

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To take action on the basis of information received or deduced.

   The policeman decided to act upon the informant's phone call.

Example sentences

• influence Such magazines have a great influence on children.
• affect Petrol prices affect us all in one way or another.

By length

4 letters

work¹, move¹

6 letters

affect²

9 letters

influence³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (affect² = 2 syllables).