Synonyms for

Acted

Verb / ˈæktɪd / Another word for acted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to perform a role in a play, movie, or television show

Synonyms & similar words

refrain move do work dissemble actas act pretend roleplay behave playact represent play performed played portrayed enacted executed accomplished delivered rendered impersonated mimicked imitated recreated dramatized staged presented produced directed filmed

Synonyms by register

Formal

performed executed behaved conducted

Informal

played did went faked

Literary

feigned dissembled personated

Antonyms

remained stayed rested idled ceased stopped abstained

Common collocations

  • acted quickly
  • acted foolishly
  • acted responsibly
  • acted out
  • acted strangely
  • acted on
  • acted like
  • acted as

Word family

noun action
verb act
adjective active
adverb actively

Usage note

The past tense 'acted' can refer to performing a role or behaving in a certain way. Be mindful of the context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. He acted in a movie last year.
  2. She acted out the scene perfectly.
  3. The students acted in a school play.
  4. The actor acted his part well.
  5. The director asked her to act more naturally.

Quotes

  • I believe that acting in any medium is the same thing, it's discovering the truth in where you're at.
  • Acting is a matter of giving away secrets.
  • Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.

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