n. Function: verb
1 to present a role or performance on or as if on the stage FF1C; acted the part of Hamlet's father FF1E;
Synonyms: discourse, do, enact, impersonate, perform, personate, play, playact
Related Words: characterize, portray, represent; masquerade; counterfeit, feign, sham, simulate
2
Synonyms: ASSUME 4, affect, bluff, counterfeit, fake, feign, pretend, put on, sham, simulate
Idioms: act a part, put on an act (of)
3
Synonyms: BEHAVE 1, acquit, bear, carry, comport, conduct, demean, deport, go on, quit
Related Words: perform
4 to perform the duties or function of FF1C; he acted as president for over a year FF1E;
Synonyms: function, officiate, serve
Idioms: do duty (as), discharge the office (of), serve in the office ( or capacity) of
5 to perform especially in an indicated way FF1C; the laxative acted quickly FF1E;
Synonyms: behave, function, operate, perform, react, take, work
Idioms: take effect
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Synonyms: FUNCTION 3, go, run, work