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acts
  • n  a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
  • n  a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
  • n  something that people do or cause to happen
  • n  a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
  • n  a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
  • n  a manifestation of insincerity
  • v  perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • v  behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
    The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
  • v  play a role or part
  • v  discharge one's duties
    She acts as the chair
  • v  pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
  • v  be suitable for theatrical performance
    This scene acts well
  • v  have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
  • v  be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
  • v  behave unnaturally or affectedly
  • v  perform on a stage or theater
    She acts in this play
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acts of the apostles
  • n  a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
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actual damages
  • n  (law) compensation for losses that can readily be proven to have occurred and for which the injured party has the right to be compensated
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