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act vs represent

represent vs act

act is a noun but represent is not a noun.

act and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
act Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, act and represent are synonyms defined as:
  • act and represent: play a role or part
Other synonyms of act include play.
act (noun) represent (noun)
something that people do or cause to happen
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
act (verb) represent (verb)
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind serve as a means of expressing something
discharge one's duties express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
play a role or part point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
perform on a stage or theater bring forward and present to the mind
behave unnaturally or affectedly describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) create an image or likeness of
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected play a role or part
be suitable for theatrical performance perform (a play), especially on a stage
be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
be representative or typical for
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
form or compose
be typical of
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
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