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51play|act — play act or play|act «PLAY AKT», intransitive verb. 1. to perform in a dramatic production. 2. Figurative. to make believe; pretend. –v.t. to act (a part); portray: »Figurative. just play acting the bohemian (Punch) …
52play|er — «PLAY uhr», noun. 1. a person who plays, or is qualified to play, in some game: »a baseball player, a card player, a tennis player. 2. an actor in a theater: »All the world s a stage, And all the men and women merely players (Shakespeare). 3. a… …
53play|script — «PLAY SKRIHPT», noun. the script of a play: »He s merely learning a part. There s the playscript in his hand (New Yorker) …
54play a direct part — index affect Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
55play a leading part — index predominate (command) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
56play a part — index involve (participate), mock (imitate), pose (impersonate) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
57play a part in — index participate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
58play the part — index assume (simulate) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
59Play (TV series) — >play is a Canadian newsmagazine series, focusing on pop culture and entertainment, which aired on CBC Newsworld. The > symbol is part of the show s title.The show is hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, a former member of pop group Moxy Früvous.The show no… …
60play second fiddle to someone — play second fiddle (to (someone/something)) to be in a less important position than someone or something else. Radio has been playing second fiddle to television for decades now. Usage notes: sometimes used without play Etymology: based on the… …
