I . v. n.
1.
Work, move, carry anything into effect, execute a purpose, be in ~ion, be ~ive, be in process, keep going, energize.
2.
Behave, conduct one's self, demean one's self, acquit one's self, deport one's self.
3.
Operate, have influence, be efficient, be efficacious, work, have effect, be operative.
4.
Play a part, play, feign, dissimulate, pretend, make believe, dissemble.
5.
Play parts, represent char~ers, make impersonations.
II . v. a.
1.
Do, perform, execute, carry into execution.
2.
Personate, impersonate, represent, play, simulate, en~, play the part of, take the part of.
3.
Be, realize, ~ualize, do the duties of, display the qualities of, have the essential char~er of.
III . n.
1.
Deed ( viewed as a single exertion of power ), performance, proceeding, exploit, feat, achievement, turn. See ~ion , 2.
2.
Statute, en~ment, ordinance, edict, decree, law, bill.
3.
F~, reality, ~uality, real existence.
4.
Stage in the ~ion ( in a drama ).