act
Translation
to act, to perform, to behave, to function
Examples
We must act now to solve this.
We must act now to solve this.
She acts in the local theatre.
She acts in the local theater.
He's acting like a child.
He's acting like a child.
The medicine acts quickly.
The medicine acts quickly.
Grammar Patterns
(( )) to do something We must act quickly.
((like sb./sth.)) to behave in a particular way He's acting like a child.
((in sth.)) to perform in a play or movie She acts in the school play.
((on sth.)) to have an effect on something The brake acts on the wheels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: perform, behave, function, operate
Etymology
From Latin 'actus', past participle of 'agere' meaning 'to do, to drive'.
Memory Tips
An 'actor' takes 'action' on stage. The core of both words is 'act'.