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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

play a role

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables
play a -role
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.

verb

To portray a character in a performance.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

plays a role (present, singular) playing a role (participle, present) played a role (participle, past) played a role (past) play a rôle (alternative, dated)

Synonyms

play a part

Questions

What does play a role mean?
To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.

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