1. (

• influence ,
• act_upon ,
• work ,

) have and exert influence or effect; "The artist's work influenced the young painter"; "She worked on her friends to support the political candidate" ;

2. (

• determine ,
• shape ,
• mold ,
• influence ,
• regulate

) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" ;

3. (

• charm ,
• influence ,
• tempt

) induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money" ;