behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | take liberties or act with too much confidence |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof |
discharge one's duties | constitute reasonable evidence for |
play a role or part | take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission |
perform on a stage or theater | |
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 | |