act - Meaning in Malayalam

act - Meaning in Malayalam

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Definitions and Meaning of act in English

act noun

1. something that people do or cause to happen
2. a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
3. a short performance that is part of a longer program

   Synonyms

   turn

   Examples

   • "he did his act three times every evening"
   • "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"
   • "she had a catchy little routine"
4. a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
5. a manifestation of insincerity

   Example

   • "he put on quite an act for her benefit"

act verb

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

   Examples

   • "Don't behave like a fool"
   • "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
   • "What makes her do this way?"
   • "You should act like an adult"
2. pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

   Examples

   • "He acted the idiot"
   • "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
3. discharge one's duties

   Examples

   • "In what capacity are you acting?"
   • "She acts as the chair"
4. play a role or part

   Examples

   • "Gielgud played Hamlet"
   • "She played the servant to her husband's master"
   • "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"
5. perform on a stage or theater

   Examples

   • "He acted in `Julius Caesar'"
   • "I played in `A Christmas Carol'"
   • "She acts in this play"
6. behave unnaturally or affectedly

   Example

   • "She's just acting"
7. perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

   Examples

   • "The governor should act on the new energy bill"
   • "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"
   • "think before you act"
   • "We must move quickly"
8. be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
9. have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

   Examples

   • "How does your idea work in practice?"
   • "The breaks of my new car act quickly"
   • "The medicine works only if you take it with a lot of water"
   • "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought"
   • "This method doesn't work"
10. be suitable for theatrical performance

    Example

    • "This scene acts well"

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