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acted

Pronunciation: [ˈæktɪd]

Word

Learn how to use acted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “performance”

(verb) to perform in a play or movie. This means that someone pretends to be a character and shows feelings or actions in front of an audience.

Example

She acted beautifully in the school play and made everyone cry.

Example

He did not act well in the last movie, and many people noticed.

Example

What role did you act in the theater production?

Context: “behavior”

(verb) to behave or do something in a particular way. This means that a person shows how they feel or what they believe through their actions.

Example

He acted kindly by helping a stranger pick up their groceries.

Example

She did not act thoughtfully when she shouted at her friend.

Example

How did you act when you saw the surprise party for you?

How to pronounce acted

Pronunciation: [ˈæktɪd]

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