play

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play a role or part
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
perform on a stage or theater
Action
use to one´s advantage
To act
stake on the outcome of an issue
an attempt to get something
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
behave carelessly or indifferently
consider not very seriously
manipulate manually or in one´s mind or imagination
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
To perform on an instrument of music
the removal of constraints
verbal wit or mockery (often at another´s expense but not to be taken seriously)
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
movement or space for movement
behave in a certain way
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
a theatrical performance of a drama
a preset plan of action in team sports
a state in which action is feasible
utilization or exercise
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
a weak and tremulous light
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
participate in games or sport
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
play on an instrument
be at play
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
bet or wager (money)
engage in recreational activities rather than work
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
emit recorded sound
perform on a certain location
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
cause to emit recorded audio or video
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
be performed or presented for public viewing
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
make bets
shoot or hit in a particular manner
use or move
employ in a game or in a specific position
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
To engage in sport or lively recreation
To act with levity or thoughtlessness
To contend, or take part, in a game
To move in any manner
To move gayly
To act on the stage
To put in action or motion
To perform music upon
To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument
To bring into sportive or wanton action
To act or perform (a play)
To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize
To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it
Amusement
Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion
The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards
A dramatic composition
The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy
Performance on an instrument of music
Motion
Hence, liberty of acting
Residential area (city, town, village) in Indonesia in Nusa Tenggara Timur
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