Play is valid Scrabble Word

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4 letters word
9 points in Scrabble
10 points in WWF

Definitions for PLAY in dictionary:

VERB:

to engage in recreation
engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose
engage in (a game or activity) for enjoyment
amuse oneself by engaging in imaginative pretence
engage in without proper seriousness or understanding
fiddle or tamper with
take part in (a sport)
participate in (a sporting match or contest)
compete against (another player or team) in a sporting match
be part of a team, especially in a specified position, in a sporting contest

strike (a ball) or execute (a stroke) in a game
(of a cricket ground) be in such condition as to have a specified effect on play.
assign to take part in a match, especially in a specified position
bet or gamble at or on
be cooperative
represent (a character) in a theatrical performance or a film
perform in a film or theatrical production
put on or take part in (a theatrical performance, film, or concert)
give a dramatic performance at (a particular theatre or place)
behave as though one were (a specified type of person)
treat someone as being of (a specified type)
perform on (a musical instrument)
possess the skill of performing on (a musical instrument)
produce (notes) from a musical instrument; perform (a piece of music)
make (a disc, music player, or other device) produce sounds or recorded images
(of a musical instrument, music player, or other device) produce sounds or recorded images
accompany (someone) with music as they are moving in a specified direction
move lightly and quickly, so as to appear and disappear; flicker
(of a fountain or similar source of water) emit a stream of gently moving water
allow (a fish) to exhaust itself pulling against a line before reeling it in
occupy oneself in (a game or recreation)
To put in action or motion; as, to play cannon upon a fortification; to play a trump.
To perform music upon; as, to play the flute or the organ.
To perform, as a piece of music, on an instrument; as, to play a waltz on the violin.
To bring into sportive or wanton action; to exhibit in action; to execute; as, to play tricks.
To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the woman.
To engage in, or go together with, as a contest for amusement or for a wager or prize; as, to play a game at baseball.
To keep in play, as a hooked fish, in order to land it.
participate in games or sport
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
play on an instrument
play a role or part
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
bet or wager (money)
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
emit recorded sound
perform on a certain location
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
behave in a certain way
cause to emit recorded audio or video
manipulate manually or in one\'s mind or imagination
use to one\'s advantage
consider not very seriously
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
behave carelessly or indifferently
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
perform on a stage or theater
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
make bets
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
use or move
employ in a game or in a specific position
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
treat inconsiderately for one's own amusement
used to convey one's irritation at someone's actions or one's failure to understand their motives
move (a piece) or display (a playing card) in one's turn in a game

NOUN:

activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation, especially by children
behaviour or speech that is not intended seriously
designed to be used in games of pretence; not real
the conducting of a sporting match
the action or manner of engaging in a sport or game
the status of the ball in a game as being available to be played according to the rules
the state of being active, operative, or effective
a move or manoeuvre in a sport or game
the activity of gambling
a dramatic work for the stage or to be broadcast
the space in or through which a mechanism can or does move
scope or freedom to act or operate
light and constantly changing movement
To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.
To act with levity or thoughtlessness; to trifle; to be careless.
To contend, or take part, in a game; as, to play ball; hence, to gamble; as, he played for heavy stakes.
To perform on an instrument of music; as, to play on a flute.
To act; to behave; to practice deception.
To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate; to act; as, the fountain plays.
To move gayly; to wanton; to disport.
To act on the stage; to personate a character.
Amusement; sport; frolic; gambols.
Any exercise, or series of actions, intended for amusement or diversion; a game.
The act or practice of contending for victory, amusement, or a prize, as at dice, cards, or billiards; gaming; as, to lose a fortune in play.
Action; use; employment; exercise; practice; as, fair play; sword play; a play of wit.
A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play.
Performance on an instrument of music.
Motion; movement, regular or irregular; as, the play of a wheel or piston; hence, also, room for motion; free and easy action.
Hence, liberty of acting; room for enlargement or display; scope; as, to give full play to mirth.
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
a theatrical performance of a drama
a preset plan of action in team sports
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
a state in which action is feasible
utilization or exercise
an attempt to get something
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
the removal of constraints
a weak and tremulous light
verbal wit or mockery (often at another\'s expense but not to be taken seriously)
movement or space for movement
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
story performed on stage or broadcast

OTHER DEFINITIONS:

to engage in amusement or sport

Words related to PLAY

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How to use PLAY in a sentence

She wanted to play an active part and feel she was alive.
After the fatigue and the bestial emotions of their night of play, the approach of salvation shook them from all self-control.
She told us to sit low, keep cool, cast gently, strike firmly, play lightly, and pull in steadily.
Schiller knew the old Tell Play and imbibed something of its spirit.
You may go out to play wherever you please about the house and garden, but you must not go a-fishing.
I have never heard of any dance which gave such free play to the fancy as this.
If the first feat looked like play, the one he was now to attempt had a good deal the appearance of real work.
But Tommy could do many things besides sing and play.
We will spend our gold and play the butterfly while the summer lasts.
Then Ralph knew that this was a play of the fight of St.

The play was printed separately many times in the eighteenth century.
If we allow the spirit of play to depart from our life, we lose our grip upon life itself.
I believe that the sense of justice and fair play is deeply rooted in the American people.
That the doors of West Point will be opened in accordance with justice and fair play to a proper number and proportion of colored Cadets.
Ransom, you and I can always play the average slaveholder for a fool.
Of course the toy store was a jolly place, but no boys or girls were permitted to play with the toys.
He considered Cato rather as a poem than a play, and allowed Addison to be the complete master of allegory and grave humour, but paid no great deference to him as a critick.
The play party was quite respectable, and could be indulged in by church-members.
Bringing some tactics learned on the football field into play, he dashed forward, hurling spectators to right and left.
The rulers merciful and kind, With equal grief and wonder find, That you do drink, and play, and sing, And make with noise the College ring.
Self determination is of secondary consequence, coming into play only after the interests of the whole have been assured and safeguarded.
Again he left the patent theatre, and reached the Haymarket in time to appear as Sir Philip, on the second entrance of that character in the fifth act of the play.
A new play is sure to claim the earliest attention or discussion.
I thought it was fine to play in a big yard with a lot of children, and I soon stopped crying for my nurse.
Another play, written by a friend of his, that he sent me, met with a like reception.
I see for myself, however, that they play tops, the small sea-boys.
The screen may produce not only what we remember or imagine but what the persons in the play see in their own minds.

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