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Play on

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Play on"

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playverb(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
play withverbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: play with.
pay to playverb(by extension) To incur a cost to participate in an activity; especially, in a corrupt way.
play tricksverbOf one's eyes, mind, etc.: to deceive or mislead one.
push onverb(idiomatic) To persist, persevere.
come onverb(transitive, intransitive) To be broadcast (through a device), or (of a broadcast) to begin playing.
hit onverb(transitive, slang) To flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.
sleep onverb(idiomatic) To postpone (a decision) at least overnight, to avoid making a hasty choice.
act outverb(ambitransitive) To express internal feelings or thoughts.
have it going onverb(idiomatic, chiefly African-American Vernacular) To be attractive or socially successful or have an aura of success.
play aboutverbSynonym of play around.
cheat onverb(colloquial, idiomatic, transitive) To be unfaithful to, especially in a romantic relationship.
step onverb(transitive) To oppress or mistreat (a person).
hop onverb(intransitive, transitive, slang) To begin playing a video game.
playenounObsolete spelling of play. [(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.]
play upverb(transitive) To make or attempt to make something appear more important, likely, or obvious; to showcase or highlight.
play atverbTo do something in a manner that lacks seriousness, commitment, or professionalism.
play-playverb(Manglish, Singlish) To mess around, to play around; to take things lightly.
play alongverb(idiomatic, US) To cooperate or go along with a plan.
go atverbTo try to solve a problem a specific way; to undertake a task.

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