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act

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of ACT

1
to present a portrayal or performance of <a local student acted the part of Tiny Tim in our theater company's production of A Christmas Carol>
2
to produce a desired effect <the painkiller acted surprisingly quickly>
Synonyms operate, perform, take, work
Phrases take effect, take hold
Near Antonyms backfire; fizzle
3
to give the impression of being <always acting helpless, just to get attention>
Synonyms act, appear, come across (as), come off (as), feel, look, make, sound
4
to have a certain purpose <the tail feathers of woodpeckers act as props while the birds excavate tree trunks for insects>
Synonyms act, perform, serve, work
5
to present a false appearance of <if you act confidence long enough, you'll begin to actually feel it>
6
to pretend to be (what one is not) in appearance or behavior <someone who is willing to act the helpless little thing when she wants attention>
Synonyms act, masquerade (as), personate, play, pose (as)

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