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To have taken hold or had an effect
“It is part of your role to act as a spokesperson for our company.”
To have performed or produced a specified action or sound
Past tense for to take action or do something
“You have to act now if you want to take advantage of our generous offer.”
Past tense for to behave in a specified way
“Please act professionally during your interview if you want to get the job.”
(in a play, film, or television) Past tense for to perform a fictitious role
“Leonardo would typically be called on to act the part of the protagonist in one of Martin's films.”
Past tense for to behave so as to appear to be
“He tried to act confident, but his insecurities would soon become apparent.”
Past tense for to outwardly look or be perceived as
“She seemed to act weird that day and I was wondering if she had just won the lottery.”
(act for) Past tense for to represent on behalf of
“The agent would be present to act for a prospective buyer.”
Past tense for to pretend to be someone else
Past tense for to act or function in a specified manner
Past tense for to function in an expected or specified manner
Past tense for to perform a show or in a show
Past tense for to make a performance of
Past tense for to be applied or take effect in an expected or specified manner
(of two or more things) Past tense for to combine with to have an effect on
Past tense for to make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
Past tense for to serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
Past tense for to act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
Past tense for to become involved in a matter
Past tense for to overpower by weight
Past tense for to take firm hold of or act effectively upon
(respond to) Past tense for to speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
Past tense for to perform, especially as an actor in a film or stage show
Presented or shown, especially in a creative manner
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