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: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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