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acted

[ˈæktɪd]

acted Definition

performed a role in a play, movie, or television show.

Using acted: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acted" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She acted in a Broadway play last year.

  • Example

    He acted in several movies before retiring from acting.

  • Example

    The children acted out the story for their parents.

acted Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for acted

Phrases with acted

  • to express one's emotions through behavior rather than words

    Example

    When he's upset, he tends to act out by breaking things.

  • act up

    to behave badly or inappropriately

    Example

    The kids were acting up all day and wouldn't listen to their teacher.

  • to take action based on information or advice

    Example

    The company decided to act on the feedback they received from customers.

Origins of acted

from Latin 'actus', meaning 'a doing'

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Summary: acted in Brief

'Acted' [ˈæktɪd] is the past tense of the verb 'act,' which means to perform a role in a play, movie, or television show. It can also mean to behave in a certain way, as in 'The children acted out the story for their parents.' Phrases like 'act out' and 'act up' use 'act' to denote expressing emotions through behavior and behaving badly or inappropriately, respectively.