Act As

Synonyms of act as

• function as
• serve as
• fulfill the role of

Antonyms of act as

• cease to act as
• stop serving as
• fail to fulfill the role of

Collocations of act as

act as a role model

Frequency: 70 %

She always tries to act as a role model for her younger siblings.

act as a mediator

Frequency: 60 %

He was asked to act as a mediator in the dispute between the two parties.

act as a spokesperson

Frequency: 50 %

She was chosen to act as a spokesperson for the organization.

act as a buffer

Frequency: 40 %

The trees act as a buffer against the strong winds.

act as a deterrent

Frequency: 35 %

The presence of security cameras acts as a deterrent to potential thieves.

Idiomatic Expressions for act as

• Phrase: act as a sounding board
  Meaning: to provide feedback or advice on ideas or thoughts
  Usage: I often use my friend as a sounding board for my business ideas.