Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To do something intentionally or to perform a role in a play or film. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
He can act in movies.Think before you act in anger.
Etymology:
From Latin actum, meaning a thing done, originating from agere, meaning to do. The English word entered the language through Old French acte.
Usage Statistics:
139 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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