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

Example Sentences

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“How we talk about policy as well as the actual rate decisions play a role in influencing that context,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The chips play a role in fulfilling the soaring energy demands of AI data centers.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Their findings suggest that regular egg consumption could play a role in supporting long-term brain health.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“It is our hope that the rescued sea otters who go through surrogacy here will play a role in continuing to expand that population.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“An actor hired to play a role by MI6.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

play a role

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