What is the meaning of act upon?

verb

  • Have and exert influence or effect.
    • usage: "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate"
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APAWordNet. (2010). act upon. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/act_upon/definitions/1326197
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