act as
This page is about the phrasal verb act as
Meaning
to perform the same function as a particular person or thing
Synonym
serve as
For example
- act as something I can't make it to the meeting Bob, so would you mind acting as chairman today?
- act as something The kidneys act as filters to keep the blood clean.
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