act
Pronunciation: [/ækt/]
Word
Context: “performing”
(verb) to do something or behave in a particular way, like when you pretend to be a character in a play or do something for a specific reason.
Example
She acts in school plays and loves being on stage.
Example
He never acts rude towards others; he's always polite.
Example
Why did he act surprised when you told him the news?
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