behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | be resistant to |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | be against; express opposition to |
discharge one's duties | set into opposition or rivalry |
play a role or part | fight against or resist strongly |
perform on a stage or theater | act against or in opposition to |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | contrast with equal weight or force |
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 | |