act as

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive or intransitive) : To function in the capacity of; to serve as. This meaning describes something or someone performing the role, duties, or function of something else, often temporarily or in a specific context. To pretend to be; to behave in a manner characteristic of. This meaning describes consciously adopting a specific quality, emotion, or state of mind, often f...