behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | answer back |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | pay back |
discharge one's duties | make repayment for or return something |
play a role or part | act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions |
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 | |