Definition of act

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Definition of act

  • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb)

    Examples

    1. He acted the idiot

    Synonyms

    1. act as
    2. play
  • behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb)

    Examples

    1. She's just acting

    Synonyms

    1. dissemble
    2. pretend
  • something that people do or cause to happen (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. deed
    2. human action
    3. human activity
  • a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. enactment
  • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb)

    Examples

    1. think before you act
    2. The governor should act on the new energy bill
    3. The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel

    Synonyms

    1. move
  • a short performance that is part of a longer program (noun)

    Examples

    1. he did his act three times every evening

    Synonyms

    1. bit
    2. number
    3. routine
    4. turn
  • perform on a stage or theater (verb)

    Examples

    1. She acts in this play
    2. He acted in `Julius Caesar'

    Synonyms

    1. play
    2. playact
    3. roleplay
  • have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected (verb)

    Examples

    1. How does your idea work in practice?
    2. The breaks of my new car act quickly

    Synonyms

    1. work
  • behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb)

    Examples

    1. You should act like an adult
    2. The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people

    Synonyms

    1. behave
    2. do
  • play a role or part (verb)

    Examples

    1. She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role

    Synonyms

    1. play
    2. represent
  • a manifestation of insincerity (noun)

    Examples

    1. he put on quite an act for her benefit
  • a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet (noun)
  • be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure (verb)
  • be suitable for theatrical performance (verb)

    Examples

    1. This scene acts well
  • discharge one's duties (verb)

    Examples

    1. She acts as the chair
    2. In what capacity are you acting?

See definition of act in Merriam Webster