acteren

Definitions of acteren
  1. verb
    play a role or part
    synonyms: spelen, toneelspelen
    betonen, dienen, figureren, fungeren, houden, spelen, tonen, uithangen, voordoen
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
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    type of:
    weergeven
    create anew
  2. verb
    add details to
    synonyms: aanstellen, bestikken, dramatiseren, komediespelen, spekken, toneelspelen
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    type of:
    chargeren, hyperboliseren, kleuren, opblazen, opkloppen, oppijpen, overdrijven, overtrekken
    to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
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