behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | have an argument about something |
discharge one's duties | maintain or assert |
play a role or part | compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others |
perform on a stage or theater | be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available |
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 | |