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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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Fifty years after the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty as constitutionally permissible after a brief ban, these figures are a reminder that executions still play a role in American life.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Real Madrid will play a role during Leo's week-long trip to Spain, which takes in the capital and Barcelona.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Perhaps it could only have been now that Robinson was ready for this moment - he admitted he was "nowhere near" being able to play a role in the Ashes.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Scientists are increasingly viewing this process as a natural support system that may play a role in conditions ranging from obesity and cancer to stroke and chronic pain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The fact that chemicals may play a role similar to radiation has scarcely dawned on the public mind, nor on the minds of most medical or scientific workers.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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