| VERB | stative | act as | function as or act like |
|---|---|---|---|
| body | act as, act, play | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind |
| Meaning | Function as or act like. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s something | |
| Example | "This heap of stones will act as a barrier" | |
| Broader | serve, function | Serve a purpose, role, or function |
| Meaning | pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s somebody | |
| Synonyms | act, play | |
| Broader | act, behave, do | Behave in a certain manner |
| Similar to | act, behave, do | Behave in a certain manner |
| act, play, represent | Play a role or part | |
| Spanish | comportarse, hacer ver, simular | |
| Catalan | fer veure, portar-se, simular | |
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