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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

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When CEO Tim Cook speaks at its Worldwide Developers Conference later today, it will likely be his last major public act as CEO, and he would sure like to go out with a bang.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

They can flag sleep apnea, predict illnesses—even act as contraception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The researchers also warn that amoebae can act as living shelters for other harmful microbes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban said last month he had sold most of his bitcoin after concluding it had failed to act as a hedge against dollar weakness and geopolitical turmoil.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Arthur’s presence, however, seemed to act as a stimulant; she rallied a little, and spoke to him more brightly than she had done since we arrived.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

act as

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