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act

British pronunciation/ˈækt/
American pronunciation/ˈækt/
to act
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to play or perform a role in a play or movie

synonyms : play
represent
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2

behave unnaturally or affectedly

synonyms : dissemble
pretend
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3

to do something for a special reason; to take action

synonyms : move
antonyms : refrain
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4

used in polite request

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5

to behave in a certain way, especially in a particular situation or circumstance

synonyms : behave
do
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6

discharge one's duties

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7

pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

synonyms : act as
play
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8

perform on a stage or theater

synonyms : play
playact
roleplay
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9

have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

synonyms : work
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10

be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

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11

be suitable for theatrical performance

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1

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

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2

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

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3

a manifestation of insincerity

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4

something specific that a person does

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5

a short performance that is part of a longer program

synonyms : bit
number
routine
turn
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6

a law that is passed by a parliament or congress

synonyms : enactment
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Examples
1She acted the role of Juliet beautifully in the school play.
2Get your act together.
3This armed vigilante is acting as judge, jury, and executioner.
4he acted maturely.
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