behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | be a forerunner of or occur earlier than |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | regard something as probable or likely |
discharge one's duties | realize beforehand |
play a role or part | make a prediction about; tell in advance |
perform on a stage or theater | be excited or anxious about |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | act in advance of; deal with ahead of time |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | |
be suitable for theatrical performance | |