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To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
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They played long and hard.
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To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).
example
He plays on three teams
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To take part in amorous activity; to make love.
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To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.
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He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
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(heading) To produce music or theatre.
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(heading) To behave in a particular way.
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To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.
example
He played the torch beam around the room.
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To move to and fro.
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To put in action or motion.
example
to play a trump in a card game
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To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.
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To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.
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You played me!
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