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act as

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: act as

1
v
function as or act like
2
v
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: act as
1

v function as or act like

“This heap of stones will act as a barrier”
Type of:
function, serve
serve a purpose, role, or function
2

v pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

Synonyms:
act, play
act, behave, do
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
act, play, represent
play a role or part
Type of:
act, behave, do
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
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