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act
(/&/kt )

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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