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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

play a role en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.
    • She played a role in organizing the protest.
    • .
  2. To portray a character in a performance.

Forms

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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

Synonyms

play a part