act

definition: something that people do or cause to happen
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: deed human action human activity
definition: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: enactment
definition: a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
example: The troupe did their act three times every evening.
speech part: noun
synonyms: routine turn bit number
definition: a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: a manifestation of insincerity
example: They put on quite an act for your benefit.
speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: to behave in a certain manner
example: Stop acting like a dunce.
speech part: verb
synonyms: carry conduct do behave behave comport deport
definition: to pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
example: We acted the idiot.
speech part: verb
synonyms: play
definition: to discharge one's duties
example: They acted as the chair for the duration of the meeting.
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: to play a role or part
example: I am acting in the play all week.
speech part: verb
synonyms: play
definition: to perform on a stage or theater
example: We act in this play.
speech part: verb
synonyms: play
definition: to behave unnaturally or affectedly
example: You're just acting.
speech part: verb
synonyms: pretend dissemble
definition: to perform an action
example: I acted out last night's events.
speech part: verb
synonyms: move
definition: to have an effect or outcome
example: The alarm system acts as a theft deterrent.
speech part: verb
synonyms: work
definition: to be suitable for theatrical performance
example: This scene acts well.
speech part: verb
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