behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself | put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice |
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind | melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities |
discharge one's duties | take a sample of |
play a role or part | test the limits of |
perform on a stage or theater | give pain or trouble to |
behave unnaturally or affectedly | make an effort or attempt |
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) | put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to |
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected | examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process |
be suitable for theatrical performance | put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of |