play a role

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copy v.
impersonate v.

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

The government has said BTecs and other qualifications will continue to play a role alongside A-levels, T-levels and apprenticeships.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Warren suggested that Venturella’s recusal related to “particular matters” involving Geo Group would allow him to still play a role in developing policies, directives and guidances that could present a conflict of interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Security, nature, accessibility, air connections, and exchange rates also play a role.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

“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

Two herbicides belonging to the carbamate group, IPC and CIPC, have been found to play a role in producing skin tumors in mice.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

play a role

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