play#12 (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 41
def act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
examples This factor played only a minor part in his decision
This development played into her hands
I played no role in your dismissal
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Verb Group play
Hypernym act, move
Derivationally related form play → play; play → play
Incoming links
Derivationally related form play → play; play → play
Hyponym act, move
Verb Group play

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