Act and Render

Act

Act verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.
Usage example: a local student acted the part of Tiny Tim in our theater company's production of A Christmas Carol

Render is a synonym for act in do topic. In some cases you can use "Render" instead a verb "Act".

Nearby Words: acting, acted

Render

Render verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Act is a synonym for render in show topic. Sometimes you can use "Act" instead a verb "Render", if it concerns topics such as represent.

Common collocations

ability act ability render ability
people act people render people
part act part render part
name act name render name
Other words: plot, way, damage, everyone, humans.

Both words in one sentence

  • Ironically enough, Sareth can betray Xana by purifying himself, an act that will render her Deader Than Dead.
  • Video Game / Planetfall The other robots in the robot pool act as such if you choose them, until they render the game Unwinnable within a handful of turns.
  • Video Game / EarthBound Beginnings Standard Status Effects: Subverted at one point, as Ninten has asthma and the exhaust from truck enemies can render him unable to act unless he uses an inhaler.
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