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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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Because there’s almost nothing in Doyle’s stories about Holmes’ early or private life, the pastiche-maker has a virtually blank canvas to work upon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

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

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

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2020

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