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work upon

VERB
influence
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect alter arouse bias change determine guide impress manipulate persuade prejudice prompt regulate shape sway
STRONG
brainwash bribe channel compel control count direct dispose form impel incite incline induce instigate modify mold move predispose prevail rouse rule seduce sell snow soft sell train turn urge
WEAK
act upon argue into be recognized bring to bear carry weight get at have a part in impact on pull strings talk into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be fair be just continue keep leave alone neglect prevent remain stay stop
STRONG
delay deter discourage disenchant dissuade halt hinder mismanage

Example Sentences

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O'Brien managed the lion's share of that work, upon which the paper is based.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023

“As troubling as this is, it would be a mistake to underestimate the passion and energy that he will bring to this important work upon his recovery,” Wingerts said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2023

If you want to leave the door open for consulting or part-time work upon retirement, make that known so you will be actively considered when the time comes.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

This, he said, seemed to anger Chou, who believed he was too old to find the type of work upon which he could support himself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022

It was at work upon the feathering of his shafts that the first of the reporters found him.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley