Did things in a dramatic way perhaps (5)

I believe the answer is:

acted

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'did' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for acted that I've seen before include "Trod the boards" , "Posed as" , "Play a role" , "Behaved or played a part" , "Performed on stage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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