noun
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
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noun
something that people do or cause to happen
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deed
human action
human activity
noun
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
noun
a short performance that is part of a longer program
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- he did his act three times every evening
- she had a catchy little routine
- it was one of the best numbers he ever did
noun
a manifestation of insincerity
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- he put on quite an act for her benefit
verb
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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- 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
verb
behave in a certain manner
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- 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
verb
play a role or part
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- 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
verb
discharge one's duties
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- She acts as the chair
- In what capacity are you acting?
verb
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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- He acted the idiot
- She plays deaf when the news are bad
verb
be suitable for theatrical performance
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- This scene acts well
verb
have an effect or outcome
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- 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
verb
be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
verb
behave unnaturally or affectedly
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- She's just acting
verb
perform on a stage or theater
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- She acts in this play
- He acted in `Julius Caesar'
- I played in `A Christmas Carol'