played

/pleɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

    They played long and hard.
  2. 2

    To perform in (a sport); to participate in (a game).

    He plays on three teams
  3. 3

    To take part in amorous activity; to make love.

  4. 4

    To act as the indicated role, especially in a performance.

    He plays the King, and she's the Queen.
  5. 5

    (heading) To produce music or theatre.

  6. 6

    (heading) To behave in a particular way.

  7. 7

    To move in any manner; especially, to move regularly with alternate or reciprocating motion; to operate.

    He played the torch beam around the room.
  8. 8

    To move to and fro.

  9. 9

    To put in action or motion.

    to play a trump in a card game
  10. 10

    To keep in play, as a hooked fish in order to land it.

  11. 11

    To manipulate, deceive, or swindle someone.

    You played me!

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