behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | treat condescendingly |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | do something that one considers to be below one's dignity |
discharge one's duties | behave in a patronizing and condescending manner |
play a role or part | debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way |
perform on a stage or theater | |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | |
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 | |