play a part

VERB

appear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come out enter perform play

STRONG

oblige

WEAK

be created be developed be invented become available come into being come into existence come on come on stage make an appearance present oneself take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

direct stop

WEAK

be real disappear hide

VERB

figure in

Synonyms

WEAK

act appear be conspicuous be featured be included be mentioned have a place in

VERB

imitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act like ape assume duplicate echo emulate impersonate mimic mirror mock pretend replicate reproduce resemble simulate

STRONG

Xerox affect borrow burlesque caricature clone copy counterfeit ditto falsify feign follow forge match mime parallel parody personate reduplicate reflect repeat sham spoof travesty

WEAK

be like carbon do like do likewise follow in footsteps follow suit look like model after pattern after put on send up take off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

differ tell the truth

STRONG

disregard

WEAK

be original clash oppose reverse

Example Sentences

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It remains to be seen whether gas prices will play a part in boosting hybrid sales further.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Tech will inevitably play a part in this: “How can you feel like you are winning in national security if you’re not winning in AI?” as McVey puts it.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But the delivery giant does want to play a part when you return them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

For the CPL, it hopes that it can be the 2026 World Cup's legacy, with fans wanting to remain invested in the game, and the new offside rule might play a part in that.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“You play a part when we were on patrol?”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

play a part

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