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act

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noun (n)

a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body(noun.communication)

Synonym:
enactment

source: wordnet30
something that people do or cause to happen(noun.tops)

Synonym:
deed, human action, human activity

source: wordnet30
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet(noun.communication)

source: wordnet30
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program(noun.communication)

Example:
He did his act three times every evening.

Synonym:
bit, number, routine, turn

source: wordnet30
a manifestation of insincerity(noun.communication)

Example:
He put on quite an act for her benefit.

source: wordnet30
That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)(verb.social)

Example:
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.

Synonym:
move
Antonym:
forbear, refrain

source: wordnet30
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself(verb.body)

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

Synonym:
behave, do

source: wordnet30
play a role or part(verb.creation)

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

Synonym:
play, represent

source: wordnet30
discharge one's duties(verb.competition)

Example:
She acts as the chair.
In what capacity are you acting?.

source: wordnet30
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind(verb.body)

Example:
He acted the idiot.

Synonym:
act as, play

source: wordnet30
be suitable for theatrical performance(verb.stative)

Example:
This scene acts well.

source: wordnet30
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected(verb.social)

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

Synonym:
work

source: wordnet30
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure(verb.social)

source: wordnet30
behave unnaturally or affectedly(verb.creation)

Example:
She's just acting.

Synonym:
dissemble, pretend

source: wordnet30
perform on a stage or theater(verb.creation)

Example:
She acts in this play.
He acted in `Julius Caesar'.

Synonym:
play, playact, roleplay

source: wordnet30
To move to action; to actuate; to animate.(verb)

source: webster1913
To exert power; to produce an effect; as, the stomach acts upon food.(verb)

source: webster1913

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