play a role en · VERB
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.
She played a role in organizing the protest.
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- To portray a character in a performance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| played a role | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played a role | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| plays a role | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| playing a role | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| play a rôle | alternative, dated | lexicographic |