v. |
[1] |
affect
,
move
,
change
,
modify
,
alter
,
bias
,
sway
,
persuade
,
induce
,
work on
,
impress (upon)
,
play/act upon/on
,
incline
,
bring pressure to bear on/upon
,
move
,
motivate
,
manipulate
,
(Brit) pressurize
,
(US) pressure
,
(Colloq) pull strings/(US) wires
|
[2] |
act upon
,
work
|
[3] |
determine
,
shape
,
mold
,
regulate
|
[4] |
charm
,
tempt
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