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play v. participate in games or sport; "We played hockey all afternoon"; "play cards"; "Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches"
. wn #2
play v. act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome; "This factor played only a minor part in his decision"; "This development played into her hands"; "I played no role in your dismissal"
. wn #3
play n. [
drama, dramatic play] a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
. wn #4
play v. play on an instrument; "The band played all night long"
. wn #5
play v. [
act, represent] play a role or part; "Gielgud played Hamlet"; "She wants to act Lady Macbeth, but she is too young for the role"; "She played the servant to her husband's master"
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