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act as

VERB
form
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compose constitute make serve as
WEAK
figure in make up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny destroy refuse ruin
WEAK
break hurt kill neglect
VERB
represent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for
STRONG
be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify
WEAK
act as broker act for act in place of appear as assume the role of be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refuse
STRONG
be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

Example Sentences

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“For you to act as if you’re brand new, or you’ve been on the outside for almost six years, is not accurate,” Bass said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Over the past few months, I’ve periodically asked ChatGPT to act as a financial adviser at key moments for the markets, from the government shutdown to the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

However, as Salon has previously reported, these exceptions are designed to be difficult to use and frequently act as another burden for patients at a time of crisis.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

It could effectively act as an extra point at the end of the season.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

“I need you to act as if you don’t have any. Once you’re safely out of the situation, then we’ll handle it. But I need you safely out of the situation. Okay?”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas