Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
act
verb
/ækt/
Definition
To do something; to perform an action.
Examples
- The teacher asked the students to act out the scene from the play.
- He decided to act quickly to avoid any problems.
- Many people act in movies, bringing characters to life.
Meaning
An act is a deed or action that someone takes, usually with intent or purpose.
Synonyms
- perform
- execute
- conduct
- operate
- enact
