The words acted upon me like an electric shock, and, with a frantic effort, I started to my feet.

I'll be all right" His words acted like a trigger release.

His words acted like a command on the other man.

These words act as the dividers between different chapters of Ben's life.

A word, phrase, or logo can act as a trademark.

Marco had rarely seen words act so powerfully on someone.

Those words acted on the discussion like water on a fire.

Kim had been right - the words acted on him like a goad.

"Will you give us your word to act as one of the party?"

Those last few words acted on the chamber as if she had announced the Dark One.