behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | handle effectively |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | be in charge of, act on, or dispose of |
discharge one's duties | watch and direct |
play a role or part | carry on or function |
perform on a stage or theater | succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | be successful; achieve a goal |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | |
be suitable for theatrical performance | |