Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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act | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dispatch | Yes | No | Yes | No |
act (noun) | dispatch (noun) |
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something that people do or cause to happen | the act of sending off something |
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet | killing a person or animal |
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body | the property of being prompt and efficient |
a short performance that is part of a longer program | an official report (usually sent in haste) |
a manifestation of insincerity |
act (verb) | dispatch (verb) |
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behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | kill without delay |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | send away towards a designated goal |
discharge one's duties | complete or carry out |
play a role or part | kill intentionally and with premeditation |
perform on a stage or theater | dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently |
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 |