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make a play for

make a play for
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [meyk ey pley fawr]
    • /meɪk eɪ pleɪ fɔr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [meyk ey pley fawr]
    • /meɪk eɪ pleɪ fɔr/

Definitions of make a play for words

  • verb with object make a play for to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance; portray: to play Lady Macbeth. 1
  • verb with object make a play for to perform (a drama, pantomime, etc.) on or as if on the stage. 1
  • verb with object make a play for to act or sustain (a part) in a dramatic performance or in real life: to play the role of benefactor. 1
  • verb with object make a play for to act the part or character of in real life: to play the fool; to play God. 1
  • verb with object make a play for to give performances in, as a theatrical company does: to play the larger cities. 1
  • verb with object make a play for to engage in (a game, pastime, etc.). 1
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Origin of make a play for

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English maken, Old English macian; cognate with Low German, Dutch maken, German machen

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Parts of speech for Make a play for

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Make a play for

make a play for popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for make a play for

verb make a play for

  • invite — to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
  • solicit — to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
  • desire — A desire is a strong wish to do or have something.
  • warn — to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
  • require — to have need of; need: He requires medical care.
All 17 Synonyms of make a play for

Antonyms for make a play for

verb make a play for

  • reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
  • reply — followup
  • listen — to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
  • answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
All 4 Antonyms of make a play for

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