behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | carry oneself, often habitually, with head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | bend one's back forward from the waist on down |
discharge one's duties | descend swiftly, as if on prey |
play a role or part | sag, bend, bend over or down |
perform on a stage or theater | debase oneself morally, act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way |
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 | |