acts (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ækt/
Definition
Things that someone does, especially things that are deliberate and have a particular purpose.
Examples
His charitable acts were recognized by the community.
The new law will take effect on January 1st, and its acts will be enforced by the police.
She was praised for her heroic acts in saving the child from the fire.
How to Use acts
- act on (prepositional phrase)
- To do something as a result of something else. — "We must act on the advice given by the experts."
- act as (prepositional phrase)
- To perform the duties of a particular role. — "She will act as the team leader until a permanent replacement is found."
- act out (phrasal verb)
- To express strong emotion or behavior through actions. — "Children sometimes act out when they are feeling frustrated."
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