nounπShareSomething done, a deed."an act of goodwill"actioneventachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareActuality."The school's focus on the actuality of student learning is reflected in its new curriculum. "actionbeingthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething done once and for all, as distinguished from a work."The signed contract consists of two acts: the purchase agreement and the non-disclosure agreement. "actioneventachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA product of a legislative body, a statute."The school board reviews all new acts to ensure they comply with state law. "politicsgovernmentlawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe process of doing something."He was caught in the act of stealing."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal or official record of something done."The acts of the town council are available for public review at the town hall. "governmentlawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA division of a theatrical performance."The pivotal moment in the play was in the first scene of the second act."entertainmentcultureliteraturestageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA performer or performers in a show."Which act did you prefer? The soloist or the band?"entertainmentartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny organized activity."The community center offers various acts such as sports clubs, art classes, and volunteer opportunities. "actioneventorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA display of behaviour."Her generous acts of kindness towards the homeless are truly inspiring. "actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA thesis maintained in public, in some English universities, by a candidate for a degree, or to show the proficiency of a student."The student presented their thesis act to demonstrate their understanding of the subject. "educationdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA display of behaviour meant to deceive."to put on an act"actioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something."Here are a few options, prioritizing clarity and simplicity: He acts kindly toward his neighbors. The baby acts like she is hungry. The actor acts a role in the play. " actionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do (something); to perform."The actress acts in the school play. "actionfunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perform a theatrical role."I started acting at the age of eleven in my local theatre."entertainmentartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a play: to be acted out (well or badly)."The school play acts poorly, but the students are having fun. "entertainmentliteraturestageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave in a certain manner for an indefinite length of time."A dog which acts aggressively is likely to bite."characteractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey an appearance of being."Even though he was nervous about the presentation, he acts confident when he's in front of the class. "appearancebeingactionentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do something that causes a change binding on the doer."act on behalf of John"actionlawgovernmentbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with on or upon) To have an effect (on)."Gravitational force acts on heavy bodies."actionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play (a role)."The young girl acts the part of the princess in the school play. "entertainmentartliteraturestageactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feign."He acted the angry parent, but was secretly amused."characteractionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(construed with on or upon, of a group) To map via a homomorphism to a group of automorphisms (of)."The symmetry group of a square acts on its vertices by rotating or reflecting them. "mathgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move to action; to actuate; to animate."The promise of a pizza party acts as a great motivator for the students to finish their homework. "actionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading