1. act

noun. (ˈækt) A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body.
Antonyms
avoid decrease de-escalate positive neutral defend confront
Synonyms
legislative act statute decree order legal instrument
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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2. act

verb. (ˈækt) Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action).
Antonyms
behave discontinue refrain adduct abduct repel push
Synonyms
hasten sneak take care counteract step forward
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. act

noun. (ˈækt) Something that people do or cause to happen.
Antonyms
activity inactivity stay in place linger unconcealed ride obey
Synonyms
equalisation stoppage discovery stay going
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

4. act

verb. (ˈækt) Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
Antonyms
sell primary noncyclic free go diverge dissimilarity
Synonyms
bend over backwards rage romanticize do make
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

5. act

verb. (ˈækt) Play a role or part.
Antonyms
string abstain obviate dishonor outgo stay stand still
Synonyms
act as roleplay support impersonate make believe
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

6. act

noun. (ˈækt) A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet.
Antonyms
unhurried reserved recede disallow forbid exclude give
Synonyms
dramatic play concert dance scene ballet play
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

7. act

verb. (ˈækt) Discharge one's duties.
Antonyms
charge ionate calcify pack iodinate
Synonyms
criticize criticise serve
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

8. act

noun. (ˈækt) A short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program.
Antonyms
attack lose make peace agree disclaim end delay
Synonyms
stopper showstopper turn show-stopper performance
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

9. act

verb. (ˈækt) Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind.
Antonyms
calm fuse saddle lodge burden dock
Synonyms
act as do behave play
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

10. act

verb. (ˈækt) Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure.
Antonyms
sheathe disadvantage wife husband
Synonyms
drive around walk around
Etymology
act (English)
acte (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
acta (Latin)
ἀκτή (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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