act
English Thesaurus
1. something that people do or cause to happen (noun.tops)
| hypernym | : | event, |
| definition | : | something that happens at a given place and time (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | acquiring, getting, |
| definition | : | the act of acquiring something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | causation, causing, |
| definition | : | the act of causing something to happen (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | disposal, disposition, |
| definition | : | the act or means of getting rid of something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | effectuation, implementation, |
| definition | : | the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something); carrying into effect (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | digging up, disinterment, exhumation, |
| definition | : | the act of digging something out of the ground (especially a corpse) where it has been buried (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | mitsvah, mitzvah, |
| definition | : | (Judaism) a good deed performed out of religious duty (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | recovery, retrieval, |
| definition | : | the act of regaining or saving something lost (or in danger of becoming lost) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | running away, |
| definition | : | the act of leaving (without permission) the place you are expected to be (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | touch, touching, |
| definition | : | the act of putting two things together with no space between them (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | leaning, |
| definition | : | the act of deviating from a vertical position (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | assumption, |
| definition | : | the act of assuming or taking for granted (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | rejection, |
| definition | : | the act of rejecting something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice, |
| definition | : | the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | derivation, |
| definition | : | the act of deriving something or obtaining something from a source or origin (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | hire, |
| definition | : | the act of hiring something or someone (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | wear, wearing, |
| definition | : | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | production, |
| definition | : | the act or process of producing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stay, |
| definition | : | continuing or remaining in a place or state (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | inactivity, |
| definition | : | being inactive; being less active (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | stop, stoppage, |
| definition | : | the act of stopping something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | group action, |
| definition | : | action taken by a group of people (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | distribution, |
| definition | : | the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | legitimation, |
| definition | : | the act of rendering a person legitimate (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | permissive waste, waste, |
| definition | : | (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | communicating, communication, |
| definition | : | the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | speech act, |
| definition | : | the use of language to perform some act (noun.communication) |
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | nullity, |
| definition | : | something that is null (especially an enactment that has no legal validity) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | decree, edict, fiat, order, rescript, |
| definition | : | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) (noun.communication) |
| domain category | : | jurisprudence, law, |
| definition | : | the collection of rules imposed by authority (noun.group) |
3. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication)
| hyponym | : | show-stopper, showstopper, stopper, |
| definition | : | an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down (noun.communication) |
4. a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet (noun.communication)
| part holonym | : | scene, |
| definition | : | a subdivision of an act of a play (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | ballet, concert dance, |
| definition | : | a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers (noun.act) |
| part meronym | : | drama, dramatic play, play, |
| definition | : | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (noun.communication) |
| part meronym | : | opera, |
| definition | : | a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes (noun.communication) |
5. a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication)
6. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body)
| hyponym | : | presume, |
| definition | : | take liberties or act with too much confidence (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | optimise, optimize, |
| definition | : | act as an optimist and take a sunny view of the world (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | quack, |
| definition | : | act as a medical quack or a charlatan (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | menace, |
| definition | : | act in a threatening manner (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | make, |
| definition | : | act in a certain way so as to acquire (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | bluster, swagger, swash, |
| definition | : | act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | freeze, |
| definition | : | suddenly behave coldly and formally (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | wanton, |
| definition | : | behave extremely cruelly and brutally (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | romanticize, |
| definition | : | act in a romantic way (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | bungle, |
| definition | : | spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | play, toy, |
| definition | : | engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | act, act as, play, |
| definition | : | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | stooge, |
| definition | : | act as a stooge, in a compliant or subordinate manner (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | jest, joke, |
| definition | : | act in a funny or teasing way (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | piffle, |
| definition | : | act in a trivial or ineffective way (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | make, |
| definition | : | behave in a certain way (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | make as if, |
| definition | : | begin or appear to begin an action (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | dally, dawdle, |
| definition | : | waste time (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | backslap, |
| definition | : | display excessive cordiality (towards) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | hugger mugger, |
| definition | : | act stealthily or secretively (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | sauce, |
| definition | : | behave saucily or impudently towards (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | footle, |
| definition | : | act foolishly, as by talking nonsense (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | frivol, trifle, |
| definition | : | act frivolously (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | puff up, swell, |
| definition | : | become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | follow, |
| definition | : | accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | loosen up, relax, |
| definition | : | become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | rage, ramp, storm, |
| definition | : | behave violently, as if in state of a great anger (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | act, act as, play, |
| definition | : | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body) |
| verb group | : | act, dissemble, pretend, |
| definition | : | behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation) |
7. 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) |
8. discharge one's duties (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | serve, |
| definition | : | do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | bank, |
| definition | : | act as the banker in a game or in gambling (verb.possession) |
9. play a role or part (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | re-create, |
| definition | : | create anew (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | make, make believe, pretend, |
| definition | : | represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | support, |
| definition | : | play a subordinate role to (another performer) (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | act out, enact, reenact, |
| definition | : | act out; represent or perform as if in a play (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | act out, |
| definition | : | represent an incident, state, or emotion by action, especially on stage (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | parody, |
| definition | : | make a spoof of or make fun of (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | emote, |
| definition | : | give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role (verb.emotion) |
| verb group | : | act, act as, play, |
| definition | : | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body) |
| verb group | : | play, |
| definition | : | pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity (verb.creation) |
| domain category | : | performing arts, |
| definition | : | arts or skills that require public performance (noun.cognition) |
10. perform on a stage or theater (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | perform, |
| definition | : | give a performance (of something) (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | stooge, |
| definition | : | act as the stooge (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | mime, pantomime, |
| definition | : | act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements only (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | underact, underplay, |
| definition | : | act (a role) with great restraint (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | play, |
| definition | : | perform on a certain location (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | play, |
| definition | : | be performed or presented for public viewing (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | act, |
| definition | : | be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative) |
11. behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation)
| verb group | : | act, behave, do, |
| definition | : | behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body) |
12. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | disturb, interrupt, |
| definition | : | destroy the peace or tranquility of (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | react, respond, |
| definition | : | show a response or a reaction to something (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | go ahead, plow ahead, |
| definition | : | proceed (with a plan of action) (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | aggress, attack, |
| definition | : | take the initiative and go on the offensive (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | force, |
| definition | : | do forcibly; exert force (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | create, |
| definition | : | pursue a creative activity; be engaged in a creative activity (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | pay back, repay, reward, |
| definition | : | act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions (verb.possession) |
| hyponym | : | satisfice, satisfise, |
| definition | : | decide on and pursue a course of action satisfying the minimum requirements to achieve a goal (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dispatch, |
| definition | : | dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | evade, |
| definition | : | practice evasion (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | race, |
| definition | : | to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | use, |
| definition | : | habitually do something (use only in the past tense) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play it by ear, |
| definition | : | decide on one's actions as one goes along, depending on the situation (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | deal, |
| definition | : | take action with respect to (someone or something) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | partner, |
| definition | : | act as a partner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | exert, |
| definition | : | make a great effort at a mental or physical task (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | egotrip, |
| definition | : | act in a way that attracts attention (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | reciprocate, |
| definition | : | act, feel, or give mutually or in return (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | go, move, proceed, |
| definition | : | follow a procedure or take a course (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | come close, |
| definition | : | nearly do something (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | perform, |
| definition | : | perform a function (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dare, make bold, presume, |
| definition | : | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | engage, prosecute, pursue, |
| definition | : | carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | act on, |
| definition | : | regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | interact, |
| definition | : | act together or towards others or with others (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | oppose, react, |
| definition | : | act against or in opposition to (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | coact, |
| definition | : | act together, as of organisms (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | get around to, |
| definition | : | do something despite obstacles such as lack of time (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dally, flirt, play, toy, |
| definition | : | behave carelessly or indifferently (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, lower oneself, stoop, |
| definition | : | debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | behave, comport, |
| definition | : | behave well or properly (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | court, |
| definition | : | engage in social activities leading to marriage (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | dare, |
| definition | : | to be courageous enough to try or do something (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | effect, |
| definition | : | act so as to bring into existence (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | prosecute, |
| definition | : | conduct a prosecution in a court of law (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | commit, perpetrate, pull, |
| definition | : | perform an act, usually with a negative connotation (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | rampage, |
| definition | : | act violently, recklessly, or destructively (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, deign, descend, |
| definition | : | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | condescend, |
| definition | : | behave in a patronizing and condescending manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | take care, |
| definition | : | be careful, prudent, or watchful (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | stampede, |
| definition | : | act, usually en masse, hurriedly or on an impulse (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | make a point, make sure, |
| definition | : | make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | surprise, |
| definition | : | come upon or take unawares (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | sneak, |
| definition | : | put, bring, or take in a secretive or furtive manner (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | behave in a certain way (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | take, |
| definition | : | carry out (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | guard, |
| definition | : | take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | begin, start, |
| definition | : | begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | do well, had best, |
| definition | : | act in one's own or everybody's best interest (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | continue, |
| definition | : | continue after an interruption (verb.stative) |
| hyponym | : | continue, persist in, |
| definition | : | do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop (verb.stative) |
13. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | drive around, |
| definition | : | drive without any particular aim (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | walk around, |
| definition | : | walk randomly (verb.social) |
14. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected (verb.social)
15. be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
16. something that people do or cause to happen (noun.tops)
| derivation | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
17. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative) |
18. a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | act, act as, play, |
| definition | : | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | act, dissemble, pretend, |
| definition | : | behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation) |
19. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body)
| also | : | act up, |
| definition | : | make itself felt as a recurring pain (verb.perception) |
20. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication) |
21. discharge one's duties (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | actor, doer, worker, |
| definition | : | a person who acts and gets things done (noun.person) |
22. play a role or part (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | drama, dramatic play, play, |
| definition | : | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | a theatrical performance of a drama (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
23. perform on a stage or theater (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | roleplaying, |
| definition | : | acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | drama, dramatic play, play, |
| definition | : | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | a theatrical performance of a drama (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
24. behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | fake, faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer, |
| definition | : | a person who makes deceitful pretenses (noun.person) |
25. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| antonym | : | forbear, refrain, |
| definition | : | resist doing something (verb.stative) |
| also | : | act up, carry on, |
| definition | : | misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
26. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected (verb.social)
| derivation | : | piece of work, work, |
| definition | : | a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing (noun.artifact) |
27. be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
28. something that people do or cause to happen (noun.tops)
| derivation | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
29. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative) |
30. a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | act, act as, play, |
| definition | : | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body) |
| derivation | : | act, dissemble, pretend, |
| definition | : | behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation) |
31. behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself (verb.body)
| also | : | act up, |
| definition | : | make itself felt as a recurring pain (verb.perception) |
32. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind (verb.body)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication) |
33. discharge one's duties (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | actor, doer, worker, |
| definition | : | a person who acts and gets things done (noun.person) |
34. play a role or part (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | drama, dramatic play, play, |
| definition | : | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | a theatrical performance of a drama (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
35. perform on a stage or theater (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | roleplaying, |
| definition | : | acting a particular role (as in psychotherapy) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | drama, dramatic play, play, |
| definition | : | a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | play, |
| definition | : | a theatrical performance of a drama (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
36. behave unnaturally or affectedly (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | act, |
| definition | : | a manifestation of insincerity (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | fake, faker, fraud, imposter, impostor, pretender, pseud, pseudo, role player, sham, shammer, |
| definition | : | a person who makes deceitful pretenses (noun.person) |
37. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social)
| antonym | : | forbear, refrain, |
| definition | : | resist doing something (verb.stative) |
| also | : | act up, carry on, |
| definition | : | misbehave badly; act in a silly or improper way (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | action, |
| definition | : | something done (usually as opposed to something said) (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | move, |
| definition | : | the act of deciding to do something (noun.act) |
38. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected (verb.social)
| derivation | : | piece of work, work, |
| definition | : | a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing (noun.artifact) |
39. be suitable for theatrical performance (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | act, bit, number, routine, turn, |
| definition | : | a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | actable, |
| definition | : | capable of being acted; suitable for the stage (adj.all) |
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