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act
verb(act)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
Synonyms: act as, play,
Examples:
He acted the idiot.
act
verb(act)
behave unnaturally or affectedly
Synonyms: dissemble, pretend,
Examples:
She's just acting.
act
noun(act)
something that people do or cause to happen
Synonyms: deed, human action, human activity,
act
noun(act)
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
Synonyms: enactment,
act
verb(act)
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Synonyms: move,
Antonyms: refrain,
Examples:
Think before you act.
The governor should act on the new energy bill.
The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel.
act
noun(act)
a short performance that is part of a longer program
Synonyms: bit, number, routine, turn,
Examples:
He did his act three times every evening.
act
verb(act)
perform on a stage or theater
Synonyms: play, playact, roleplay,
Examples:
She acts in this play.
He acted in `Julius Caesar'.
act
verb(act)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
Synonyms: work,
Examples:
How does your idea work in practice?.
The breaks of my new car act quickly.
act
verb(act)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Synonyms: behave, do,
Examples:
You should act like an adult.
The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people.
act
verb(act)
play a role or part
Synonyms: play, represent,
Examples:
She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role.
act
noun(act)
a manifestation of insincerity
Examples:
He put on quite an act for her benefit.
act
noun(act)
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
act
verb(act)
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
act
verb(act)
be suitable for theatrical performance
Examples:
This scene acts well.
act
verb(act)
discharge one's duties
Examples:
She acts as the chair.
In what capacity are you acting?.

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