act like
Mimic the behavior
To act like something is to behave in the manner of that thing, often with an implication of pretense or exaggeration: Stop acting like a child.
It can also describe resemblance without judgment: The drug acts like a natural hormone.
In casual speech, act like often introduces reported behavior: She acted like she didn't even know me.
- pretendAct as though
- make believeImaginative fantasy play
- imitateReproduce another's behavior
- mimicOne who copies others
- behaveAct in acceptable ways
pose · fake · fake it · perform · simulate · portray · impersonate · feign · play · masquerade · copy · charade · bluff · facade · keep up appearances · roleplay · ham it up · theatrical
authenticity
act likebe
Have actual existence
be authentic · be yourself · be oneself · be honest · show one's true colors
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