Definitions
of play
1. [n] - a state in which action is feasible 2. [n] - a theatrical performance of a drama 3. [n] - a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage 4. [n] - utilization or exercise 5. [n] - a preset plan of action in team sports 6. [n] - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement 7. [n] - play by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules 8. [n] - the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully 9. [v] - be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way 10. [v] - behave in a certain way 11. [v] - be at play 12. [v] - engage in recreational activities rather than work 13. [v] - act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome 14. [v] - cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space, as of machinery 15. [v] - move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly 16. [v] - perform music on (a musical instrument) 17. [v] - play (music) on an instrument 18. [v] - as of melodies 19. [v] - pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity 20. [v] - emit recorded sound 21. [v] - cause to be emit recorded sounds 22. [v] - be performed 23. [v] - perform on a certain location 24. [v] - discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream 25. [v] - use to one's advantage 26. [v] - make bets 27. [v] - put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game 28. [v] - bet or wager (money) 29. [v] - shoot or hit in a particular manner 30. [v] - use or move 31. [v] - employ in a game or in a specific position 32. [v] - participate in games or sports 33. [v] - exhaust by allowing to pull on the line 34. [v] - engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
Quotes
- Example use of the word play1. Freud believed in the utility of play to a small child 2. it was all done in play 3. their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly 4. the coach drew up the plays for her team 5. the play of the imagination 6. he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway 7. the play lasted two hours 8. the ball was still in play 9. insiders said the company's stock was in play 10. They played games on their opponents 11. play the stockmarket 12. play with her feelings 13. toy with an idea 14. play a hooked fish 15. We played hockey all afternoon 16. play cards 17. Pele played for the Brazilian teams in many important matches 18. They played him on first base 19. I had to play my queen 20. She played a good backhand last night 21. He played $20 on the new horse 22. She plays the races 23. He is playing his cards close to his chest 24. The Democrats still have some cards to play before they will concede the electoral victory 25. Play the reaces 26. play the casinos in Trouville 27. She plays on her clients' emotions 28. play water from a hose 29. The fountains played all day 30. The prodigy played Carnegie Hall at the age of 16 31. She has been playing on Broadway for years 32. What's playing in the local movie theater? 33. `Cats' has been playing on Broadway for many years 34. They ran the tapes over and over again 35. Can you play my favorite record? 36. The tape was playing for hours 37. the stereo was playing Beethoven when I entered 38. Let's play like I am mommy 39. Play cowboy and Indians 40. Play it again, Sam 41. She played the third movement very beautifully 42. The band played all night long 43. He plays the flute 44. Can you play on this old recorder? 45. The spotlights played on the politicians 46. The engine has a wheel that is playing in a rack 47. This factor played only a minor part in his decision 48. This development played into her hands 49. I played no role in your dismissal 50. occupy oneself in a diversion 51. On weekends I play 52. The students all recreate alike 53. be engaged in playful activity 54. amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children 55. The kids were playing outside all day 56. I used to play with trucks as a little girl 57. play safe 58. play it safe 59. play fair 60. This speech didn't play well with the American public 61. His remarks played to the suspicions of the committee
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