'act' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'act' with 20 example sentences.

act verb

: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

: play a role or part

: discharge one's duties

: pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

: be suitable for theatrical performance

: have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

: be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

: behave unnaturally or affectedly

: perform on a stage or theater

act noun

: a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

: something that people do or cause to happen

: a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

: a short performance that is part of a longer program

: a manifestation of insincerity

They claim that they acted in self defense.

Stop acting like a spoiled child.

Don't act like you're so innocent.

Why are you acting this way?

Children want to act like grown-ups.

Don't act like you didn't hear the question.

He was acting really weird.

Were I to have known, I would have acted differently.

I've been acting like an idiot.

She acted in a play for the first time.

How does he act around girls?

He claimed he acted alone.

I would act differently in your place.

People act without thinking sometimes.

She acted as if she knew nothing about it.

What does the work environment act say?

Don't act like you know everything.

I've never seen my cat act like that.

Now that you have made your decision, you must act.

He acted as our guide.

Words related to 'act'

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