Enact and Portray

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Enact

Enact verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.

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Portray is a synonym for enact in action topic. In some cases you can use "Portray" instead a verb "Enact", when it comes to topics like perform, act out, present a performance.

Nearby Words: enactment, enacting

Portray

Portray verb - To present a portrayal or performance of.

Usage example: gained fame portraying Susan B. Anthony in a one-woman show

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Enact is a synonym for portray in action topic. You can use "Enact" instead a verb "Portray", if it concerns topics such as present a performance.

Nearby Words: portrayal, portraying

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Common collocations

action	enact action	portray action
scene	enact scene	portray scene
world	enact world	portray world
events	enact events	portray events

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