act - noun

a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

something that people do or cause to happen

a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program

a manifestation of insincerity

act - verb

• perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
• behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
• play a role or part
• discharge one's duties
• pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
• be suitable for theatrical performance
• have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
• be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
• behave unnaturally or affectedly
• perform on a stage or theater

act - thesaurus

behave   bit   deed   dissemble   do   enactment   move   number   play   playact   pretend   represent   roleplay   routine   turn   work