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Noun(1) a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body(2) something that people do or cause to happen(3) a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet(4) a short performance that is part of a longer program(5) a manifestation of insincerity(6) a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program(7) something done(8) legislative document(9) part of a performance(10) pretended behavior
Verb(1) perform an action, or work out or perform (an action(2) behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself(3) play a role or part(4) discharge one's duties(5) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind(6) be suitable for theatrical performance(7) have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected(8) be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure(9) behave unnaturally or affectedly(10) perform on a stage or theater(11) perform an action(12) or work out or perform (an action)(13) behave in a certain manner(14) show a certain behavior(15) conduct or comport oneself(16) have an effect or outcome

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(1) to act in a play(2) The comic had risen through the standup ranks, working hard at developing an act after his initial performances drew derision.(3) But no matter how mature her friend seemed, she could not help wondering if he was just putting on an act in order to stop her from leaving.(4) her one-woman poetry act(5) Those interjections were very reasonable, and the Minister was simply putting on an act to try to get some sympathy.(6) As long as we can look and act the proper role for a typical person wherever we are in the city, we'll be fine.(7) Lawrence, like Richard Pryor before him, uses his stand-up act as a forum to tell his side of the story.(8) an act of heroism(9) Kazza stared at me blankly in reply, knowing I was putting on an act .(10) Recent studies have suggested that a number of drugs may act specifically to increase healing rates.(11) Over our meal we were entertained by a cabaret act performed by the bird keepers and some of the inhabitants.(12) That is why the act of dissent and of intelligently questioning a war is one of the most patriotic things that a civilian can do.(13) As a student at the School of American Ballet, she appeared for several years in the second act of the New York City Ballet's production of George Balanchine's Nutcracker.(14) It is hoped, for the sake of millions of poor Filipinos, that he is not just putting on an act , good movie actor that he was.(15) The Cardinal did not always act the role of a Christ figure in this drama, but the rest of the analogy holds.(16) he did his Sir Galahad act
Related Words
(1) act out
(2) act as
(3) act up
(4) act on
(5) caught in the act
(6) act upon
(7) in the act
(8) act for
(9) act in concert with
(10) speech act
Synonyms
Noun
1. deed
2. law
3. division
4. performance
5. pretense
6. turn
7. enactment


Verb
8. take action
9. follow
10. represent
11. behave
12. operate
13. affect
14. perform
15. pretend
16. move
17. play
18. dissemble
19. work
20. do


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

No act done in service of the Lord
can ever be called a sin.

No ACT done in service of the Lord can ever be called a sin.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7


and invite her up to my bedroom
to see the rest of the act.

and invite her up to my bedroom to see the rest of the ACT.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12


You're a grown man, act like it.

You're a grown man, ACT like it.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 11


Striking your king is an act of treason.

Striking your king is an ACT of treason.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 9


We need to act first
and kill this union in its crib.

We need to ACT first and kill this union in its crib.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 5


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