act as

English Thesaurus

1. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body)

hypernym	:	act, behave, do,
definition	:	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body)

verb group	:	act, behave, do,
definition	:	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body)

verb group	:	act, play, represent,
definition	:	play a role or part (verb.creation)

2. function as or act like (verb.stative)

hypernym	:	function, serve,
definition	:	serve a purpose, role, or function (verb.stative)

3. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body)

derivation	:	act,
definition	:	a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication)

derivation	:	act,
definition	:	a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication)