acted
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈæktɪd// UK //ˈæktɪd// act·ed
v. did something for a specific reason or behaved in a certain way. It can also mean you performed a role in a play or movie.
v. performed an action or behaved in a particular manner; alternatively, performed a fictional role in a dramatic production. This past tense form often implies a completed response to a specific stimulus or situation.
She acted quickly to put out the small fire.
The police acted on a tip from a local resident and arrived at the scene within minutes.
Although he had never performed on stage before, he acted the part of the king with a surprising amount of dignity and grace.
Usage
When meaning 'to behave', it is often followed by an adverb or a prepositional phrase starting with 'like' or 'as'.