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ACTED

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There are 15 meanings of the word Acted.

How to pronounce acted:

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Acted - as a noun

A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enactment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrumentlegal documentlegal instrumentofficial document
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet

A short performance that is part of a longer program

Example: "He did his act three times every evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bitnumberroutineturn
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
performancepublic presentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A manifestation of insincerity

Example: "He put on quite an act for her benefit"

Acted - as a verb

Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

Example: "Think before you act"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
move
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
refrain

Play a role or part

Example: "Gielgud played hamlet"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playrepresent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Discharge one's duties

Example: "She acts as the chair"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
serve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind

Example: "He acted the idiot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act asplay

Be suitable for theatrical performance

Example: "This scene acts well"

Have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected

Example: "The voting process doesn't work as well as people thought"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
work

Be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Behave unnaturally or affectedly

Example: "She's just acting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dissemblepretend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Perform on a stage or theater

Example: "She acts in this play"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
playplayactroleplay
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He played the role of the father in the acted scene."
"The film received rave reviews for its acted performances."
"The actors delivered a brilliantly acted portrayal of the characters."
"The acted sequences were full of emotion and intensity."
"Her acted monologue left the audience mesmerized."
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Word Game Points

Is ACTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ACTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ACTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ACTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is ACTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ACTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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