behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | exist over a prolonged period of time |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | continue talking |
discharge one's duties | move ahead; travel onward in time or space |
play a role or part | allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature |
perform on a stage or theater | keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | continue a certain state, condition, or activity |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | span an interval of distance, space or time |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | continue in a place, position, or situation |
be suitable for theatrical performance | continue after an interruption |
| do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop |