have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work
influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her
friends to support the political candidate" [syn: {act
upon}, (work)]
2: shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often
determines ability"; "mold public opinion" [syn: (determine),
(shape), (mold), (regulate)]
3: induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him
into giving her all his money" [syn: (charm), (tempt)]