play a role

VERB

copy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emulate illustrate mimic pirate repeat simulate steal

STRONG

ape burlesque do echo embody epitomize fake follow incarnate mirror mock model parody parrot personify phony prefigure sham travesty typify

WEAK

act like do a take-off do like follow example follow suit go like knock off make like take leaf out of book take off

Antonyms

STRONG

tell the truth

WEAK

be original

VERB

impersonate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act like imitate masquerade as mimic portray pose as

STRONG

act ape ditto do enact fake mirror perform personate play playact represent

WEAK

act a part act out assume character do an impression of double as dress as make like pass oneself off as put on an act take the part of

Antonyms

STRONG

direct fail halt idle prevent stop

WEAK

be original differ oppose reverse

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play a role

“It is time for China to play a role in this industry,” Zhu wrote in a 2004 email pitching GigaDevice to investors.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

A second Harland & Wolff fabrication site at Arnish, on the Isle of Lewis, could also play a role, although it seems currently focused on the renewables sector.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

A lack of building maintenance, water leaks, structural overloading, corruption regarding issuing of permits, as well as the overall chaotic state of affairs in much of government may also play a role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

Food packaging and placement, formulations, marketing and advertising, and sociocultural perceptions of norms and prestige created by the commercial market all play a role.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

But a question remains: How did Paul Jennings come to play a role in The Pearl escape?

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

play a role

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