(v): behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
(v): play a role or part
(v): create anew
(v): discharge one's duties
(v): do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
(v): pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
(v): behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
(v): be suitable for theatrical performance
(v): have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
(v): have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
(v): attain success or reach a desired goal
(v): be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure
(v): behave unnaturally or affectedly
(v): perform on a stage or theater
(v): give a performance (of something)
(n): a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
(n): (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right
(n): something that people do or cause to happen
(n): something that happens at a given place and time
(n): a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
(n): a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.
(n): a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program
(n): a dramatic or musical entertainment
(n): a manifestation of insincerity
(n): expression without words
