act; move




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

"think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel"

Antonym:
  • refrain; forbear

Types:
  • alternate; take turns
  • finish up; land up; fetch up; end up; wind up; finish
  • rush; hasten; hurry; look sharp; festinate
  • interrupt; disturb
  • react; respond
  • go ahead; plow ahead
  • attack; aggress
  • force
  • create
  • come to the fore; step forward; come forward; step up; step to the fore; come out
  • reward; repay; pay back
  • satisfice; satisfise
  • maneuver; manoeuver; manoeuvre
  • dispatch
  • evade
  • race
  • use
  • play it by ear
  • play
  • deal
  • partner
  • exert
  • egotrip
  • reciprocate
  • go; proceed; move
  • come close
  • perform
  • make bold; dare; presume
  • prosecute; engage; pursue
  • act on
  • interact
  • react; oppose
  • take time by the forelock
  • coact
  • volunteer; offer
  • get around to
  • dally; toy; play; flirt
  • set about; go about; approach
  • participate; take part
  • misbehave; misconduct; misdemean
  • condescend; stoop; lower oneself
  • behave; acquit; bear; deport; conduct; comport; carry
  • behave; comport
  • try; seek; attempt; essay; assay
  • woo; court; romance; solicit
  • court
  • dare
  • effect
  • antagonize; antagonise; counteract
  • anticipate; foresee; forestall; counter
  • prosecute
  • perpetrate; commit; pull
  • rampage
  • cope; get by; make out; make do; contend; grapple; deal; manage
  • condescend; deign; descend
  • condescend
  • take care
  • lord it over; queen it over; put on airs; act superior
  • stampede
  • make a point; make sure
  • repeat; take over
  • surprise
  • sneak
  • play
  • take
  • guard
  • begin; start
  • go off half-cocked; go off at half-cock
  • wait; hold off; hold back
  • continue; go on; proceed; go along; keep
  • do well; had best
  • continue
  • continue; persist in


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