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act vs dispatch

dispatch vs act

act and dispatch both are nouns.

act and dispatch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
dispatch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dispatch is a hyponym of act; that is, dispatch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than act:
  • act: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • dispatch: dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently
Other hyponyms of act include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, begin, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
act (noun) dispatch (noun)
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)
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
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