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play

Definition for play

noun as in theater piece

noun as in amusement, entertainment

noun as in latitude, range

Strongest match

action

Weak match

elbowroom

verb as in compete in sport

verb as in act; take the part of

verb as in gamble, risk

Strongest matches

game, put, set, take

Weak match

lay money on

verb as in produce music

Strongest matches

perform, work

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Example Sentences

Researchers have long noted that stress plays a significant role in exacerbating IBD symptoms, and some have even described ulcerative colitis as psychosomatic.

Whether as building blocks, transport systems, enzymes, or antibodies, proteins play a vital role in our bodies.

While earlier studies of play in wild adult chimpanzees had been lacking, they recognized that adult males and females in these groups play together regularly.

Given the steady rise in GLP-1 agonist prescribing, there are broad local and global economic and environmental impacts at play, he said.

"Our results suggest that biological factors may play a more substantial role in driving these sleep differences than previously recognized."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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