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39 Definitions of: play

1. verb, to occupy oneself in (a sport or diversion); amuse oneself in (a game)
2. verb, to contend against (an opponent) in a sport or game
3. verb, to fulfil or cause to fulfil (a particular role) in a team game
4. verb, to address oneself to (a ball) in a game
5. verb, to behave carelessly, esp in a way that is unconsciously cruel or hurtful; trifle or dally (with)
6. verb, to perform or act the part (of) in or as in a dramatic production; assume or simulate the role (of)
7. verb, to act out or perform (a dramatic production)
8. verb, to give a performance in (a place) or (of a performance) to be given in a place
9. verb, to have the ability to perform on (a musical instrument)
10. verb, to perform (on a musical instrument) as specified
11. verb, a) to reproduce (a tune, melody, piece of music, note, etc) on an instrument b) to perform works by (a specific composer)
12. verb, to discharge or cause to discharge
13. verb, to operate, esp to cause (a record player, radio, etc) to emit sound or (of a record player, radio, etc) to emit (sound)
14. verb, to move or cause to move freely, quickly, or irregularly
15. verb, stock exchange to speculate or operate aggressively for gain in (a market)
16. verb, angling to attempt to tire (a hooked fish) by alternately letting out and reeling in line and by using the rod's flexibility
17. verb, to put (a card, counter, piece, etc) into play
18. verb, to gamble (money) on a game
19. verb, play ball to cooperate
20. verb, play fair (or false) to prove oneself fair (or unfair) in one's dealings
21. verb, play by ear. See ear
22. verb, play for time to delay the outcome of some activity so as to gain time to one's own advantage
23. verb, play into the hands of to act directly to the advantage of (an opponent)
24. verb, play the fool. See fool
25. verb, play the game. See game
26. noun, a dramatic composition written for performance by actors on a stage, on television, etc; drama
27. noun, a) the performance of a dramatic composition b) (in combination)
28. noun, a) games, exercise, or other activity undertaken for pleasure, diversion, etc, esp by children b) (in combination) c) (as modifier)
29. noun, manner of action, conduct, or playing
30. noun, the playing or conduct of a game or the period during which a game is in progress
31. noun, a move or manoeuvre in a game
32. noun, the situation of a ball that is within the defined area and being played according to the rules (in the phrases in play, out of play)
33. noun, a turn to play
34. noun, the act of playing for stakes; gambling
35. noun, action, activity, or operation
36. noun, freedom of or scope or space for movement
37. noun, light, free, or rapidly shifting motion
38. noun, fun, jest, or joking
39. noun, make a play for a) to make an obvious attempt to gain b) to attempt to attract or seduce ▷ See also play along ▷ See also, playback ▷ See also, play down ▷ See also, play off ▷ See also, play on ▷ See also, play out ▷ See also, play up ▷ See also, play with
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Synonyms:	sport, comedy, caper, challenge, fun, perform, performance, milk, piece, amusement	And more...

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