PLAY: phrasal verbs
play along
Verb
cooperate or pretend to cooperate
plays along
When Amanda decides that she is a famous sword fighter, her dad plays along.
play around
Verb
behave in a casual, foolish, or irresponsible way
playing around
Quit playing around guys, you need to finish that banner for the party!
play down
Verb
understate the importance or quality of something
play down
Mike and Molly try to play down their exhaustion, but it's clear we need to stop and rest.
play off
Verb
establish the winner of (a tie) by playing an extra game or series of games
played off
The two teams played off to determine who would win the league.
play on
Verb
to take advantage of (another's attitudes or feelings) for one's own interests
playing on
Grandma told Eli that if he didn't behave she would send him to the attic, playing on his fear of the dark.
play out
Verb
perform or be performed to the end
play out
These players seem equally matched. I wonder how their game will play out!
play up
Verb
to emphasize or highlight
plays up
Grandpa always plays up this part of the story. He adds new details every time he tells it!
play with
Verb
consider without giving deep thought to or making a decision
played with
Jose played with the idea of becoming a pilot.
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