Meaning

noun the performance of a part or role in a drama

verb perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

verb behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

originEtymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- Proto-Indo-European *-eti Proto-Indo-European *h₂éǵeti Proto-Italic *agō Latin agō Latin ācta Old French actbor. Middle English acte English act English -ing English acting From act + -ing.

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