wirken

1. to function, to be effective, to work
2. to appear, to seem
3. to have an effect
4. to perform (some action), to achieve (some effect), to work (cause to happen), to cast (a spell)
5. to work or be active in a certain field or activity
6. to work
7. to take effect, to be effective
8. to knit (with yarn), to brocade
9. to knead