Definitions
of act
1. [n] - a manifestation of insincerity 2. [n] - a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet 3. [n] - a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program 4. [n] - a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body 5. [n] - something that people do or cause to happen 6. [v] - be suitable for theatrical performance 7. [v] - be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure 8. [v] - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) 9. [v] - perform on a stage or theater 10. [v] - play a role or part 11. [v] - discharge one's duties 12. [v] - pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind 13. [v] - behave in a certain manner
Quotes
- Example use of the word act1. he did his act three times every evening 2. she had a catchy little routine 3. it was one of the best numbers he ever did 4. he put on quite an act for her benefit 5. show a certain behavior 6. conduct or comport oneself 7. You should act like an adult 8. Don't behave like a fool 9. What makes her do this way? 10. The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people 11. He acted the idiot 12. She plays deaf when the news are bad 13. She acts as the chair 14. In what capacity are you acting? 15. Gielgud played Hamlet 16. She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role 17. She played the servant to her husband's master 18. She acts in this play 19. He acted inJulius Caesar 20. I played inA Christmas Carol 21. think before you act 22. We must move quickly 23. The governor should act on the new energy bill 24. The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel 25. This scene acts well
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