Showing results for act as. Search instead for acts+as.

act as

VERB

form

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compose constitute make serve as

WEAK

figure in make up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny destroy refuse ruin

WEAK

break hurt kill neglect

VERB

represent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mean perform produce serve serve as show speak for

STRONG

be betoken body copy embody enact epitomize equal equate exemplify exhibit express factor imitate impersonate personify reproduce stage substitute typify

WEAK

act as broker act for act in place of appear as assume the role of be agent for be attorney for be proxy for buy for correspond to do business for emblematize hold office play the part put on sell for stand for steward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse

STRONG

be original differ imbalance oppose reverse stop

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Kripke will continue to act as the steward of “The Boys” universe, allowing him to maintain the distinctive tone set by the original.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Turner was appointed as a so-called commissioned lay worker at St Brendan's, but said his role was to act as a pastor for the east Belfast parish.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"Supermassive black holes act as natural telescopes," said Dr. Miguel Zumalacárregui from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Proponents say return hubs -- which would serve either as the final destination or as transfer centres for those expelled -- could facilitate repatriations and act as a deterrent for would-be irregular migrants.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

During the week, the church would act as a school that taught women who wanted a domestic job the skills they needed.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

act as

Example Sentences

Related Words