acts
akts
- 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
- The sex acts themselves seemed more extreme than we remembered.
- Suppose two men committed separate acts of extremist murder in the United States within a month.
- Significant acts and facts of the new 76th Congress, which convened last week: The House In electing four members to vacancies on the omnipotent Ways.