act upon

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To have an effect on something or someone; to influence. To take action as a result of or in accordance with something, such as information, advice, or a feeling. Usage This verb is used to describe a situation where one thing (a person, an event, an idea) causes a change or has an impact on another. It is also used to describe the action of doing something becaus...