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 act as act as /ækt ˈæz/

verb

  1. () Function as or act like  ( act as )
    function as or act like
     This heap of stones will act as a barrier
    This heap of stones will act as a barrier
  2. Pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind  ( act as , act , play )
    pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
     He acted the idiot
    He acted the idiot
     She plays deaf when the news are bad
    She plays deaf when the news are bad