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Temporarily doing the duties of another person
“It was originally said by administration officials that they would probably keep John McLaughlin on as the acting director at least through the election.”
Being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Fulfilling a function
Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person
Exaggerated and excessively dramatic
The art of an actor
“She has returned home to pursue her career in acting.”
An intended action or deed
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Role-playing
A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others
An actor's part in a play, film, etc
Present participle for to take action or do something
“You have to act now if you want to take advantage of our generous offer.”
Present participle 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) Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to fulfill the function or serve the purpose of
“It is part of your role to act as a spokesperson for our company.”
Present participle for to behave so as to appear to be
“He tried to act confident, but his insecurities would soon become apparent.”
Present participle 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) Present participle for to represent on behalf of
“The agent would be present to act for a prospective buyer.”
Present participle for to function in an expected or specified manner
Present participle for act in response to something
Present participle for to perform a show or in a show
Present participle for to be applied or take effect in an expected or specified manner
(of two or more things) Present participle for to combine with to have an effect on
Present participle for to make jokes, especially for purposes of teasing someone
Present participle for to plead on someone else's behalf
Present participle for act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially towards others
Present participle for to give an account of
Present participle for act as a substitute for someone when they are unable to do their job
Present participle for to serve, or be used in, a secondary purpose
Present participle for to be guilty of, or responsible for a crime etc.
Present participle for to carry out a role or penalty
Bending to your will
Present participle for make a performance of
Present participle for act as an official in charge of something, especially a sporting event
Present participle for continue or persevere
(respond to) Present participle for to speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
Present participle for to perform, especially as an actor in a film or stage show
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