How to call variable with input string

Question

This is my problem:

I want to make a input that will run the name of the variable that is input.

var = "working!"
cmd = input(":")
#I want it so that the user inputs "var", the var variable ("working!") is printed.
#But if I put the print like it is below, it will print a string of what is input. So, it will print "var".
print(cmd)

Essentially, I want something that turns the input string into a variable name, so I can call said variable.

Find your favourite python tutorial on 'dictionaries' for one easy way to this. — pvg, Aug 27 '17 at 17:40
Try [`from __past__ import input`](https://docs.python.org/2/library/functions.html#input) — wim, Aug 27 '17 at 17:47
This is turning into some sort of competition for 'worst possible answer for a beginner'. — pvg, Aug 27 '17 at 17:47

score -6 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 27 '17 at 17:53

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You need to use the eval() function:

var = "working!"
print(eval("var"))

answered Aug 27 '17 at 17:53

Mike

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This is generally considered dangerous, and it's unnecessary as it can be done with a dictionary, or if access to variables is paramount, with `globals`, without compromising your code. – Izaak van Dongen Aug 27 '17 at 18:01

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