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to behave or conduct oneself in a certain way
act, enactment(noun)a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
act, deed, human action, human activity(noun)something that people do or cause to happen
act(noun)a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
act, routine, number, turn, bit(noun)a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
"he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
act(verb)a manifestation of insincerity
"he put on quite an act for her benefit"
act, move(verb)perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
"think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "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, behave, do(verb)behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
"You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
act, play, represent(verb)play a role or part
"Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"
act(verb)discharge one's duties
"She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?"
act, play, act as(verb)pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
"He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
act(verb)be suitable for theatrical performance
"This scene acts well"
work, act(verb)have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
"The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought"; "How does your idea work in practice?"; "This method doesn't work"; "The breaks of my new car act quickly"; "The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water"
act(verb)be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
dissemble, pretend, act(verb)behave unnaturally or affectedly
"She's just acting"
act, play, roleplay, playact(verb)perform on a stage or theater
"She acts in this play"; "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"; "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
a performance regularly presented by an individual or groupin his nightclub act he impersonates a veritable galaxy of movie stars
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceivewas putting on an act when she said she didn't mind being left out of the outing
a rule of conduct or action laid down by a governing authority and especially a legislaturethe Americans with Disabilities Act requires public buildings to have wheelchair access
something done by someoneit's acts such as this—lying about having to work late—that make me feel like I can't trust you
to present a portrayal or performance ofa local student acted the part of Tiny Tim in our theater company's production of A Christmas Carol
to produce a desired effectthe painkiller acted surprisingly quickly
to give the impression of beingalways acting helpless, just to get attention
to have a certain purposethe tail feathers of woodpeckers act as props while the birds excavate tree trunks for insects
to present a false appearance ofif you act confident long enough, you'll begin to actually feel it
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behaviorsomeone who is willing to act the helpless little thing when she wants attention
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