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play role

VERB
act
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enact perform play portray
STRONG
burlesque characterize dramatize emote feign ham impersonate mime mimic mug parody personate personify pretend rehearse represent simulate star stooge strut
WEAK
be on bring down the house do a turn go on go over ham it up lay an egg make debut play act play gig play part put it over say one's piece take part tread the boards
Antonyms
STRONGEST
direct fail prevent stop
WEAK
abstain cease discontinue give up halt hesitate idle refrain
VERB
play-act
Synonyms
WEAK
be on bring down the house burlesque characterize do do a turn dramatize emote enact feign go on go over ham ham it up impersonate lay an egg make debut mime mimic mug parody perform personate personify play play gig play part portray pretend put it over rehearse represent say one's piece simulate star stooge strut take part tread the boards

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The military so far has publicly said that it will not play role in politics, meaning it was up to Sharif’s government and Khan to resolve any political issues.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2022

Schrag says oligomers might still play role in Alzheimer’s.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 20, 2022

Desjardins’ three seasons in Vancouver were marked by curious lineups, namely his penchant to play role players over top-six forwards.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2018

So let’s play role reversal and put Apple in the role of Bill Murray’s weatherman Phil Connors for a second.

From Forbes • Jan. 27, 2014