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

Some are extremely dark, others are relatively lighthearted, and even the digressions add something to the greater, interconnected mythology or work upon Dream’s understanding of himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

A dozen riveters and heater boys were at work upon a keel which passed on its float.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2020

Salay said he has been working with Hardin County Detention Center officials on finding companies looking for candidates for work upon departure from the jail.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2017

A special committee of pigs had been at work upon them for the past three weeks.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

work upon

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