[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a dramatic composition or piece; drama .", "a dramatic performance, as on the stage.Synonyms: show", "exercise or activity for amusement or recreation.Synonyms: pastime , diversion Antonyms: work", "fun or jest, as opposed to seriousness:I said it merely in play.", "a pun :On this article about encroaching grizzlies, the headline “Bear with us” is a play on the word “bear.”", "the playing, action, or conduct of a game:The pitcher was replaced in the fourth inning of play.", "the manner or style of playing or of doing something:We admired his fine play throughout the game.", "an act or instance of playing or of doing something:a stupid play that cost us the match.", "one's turn to play:Whose play is it?", "a playing for stakes; gambling .", "an attempt to accomplish something, often in a manner showing craft or calculation; maneuver :They tried to buy up the stock in a takeover play.", "an enterprise or venture; deal :an oil and drilling play.", "action, conduct, or dealing of a specified kind:fair play;foul play.", "action, activity, or operation:the play of fancy.", "brisk, light, or changing movement or action:a fountain with a leaping play of water.", "elusive change or movement, as of light or colors:the play of a searchlight against the night sky.", "a space in which something, as a part of a mechanism, can move.", "freedom of movement within a space, as of a part of a mechanism.Synonyms: freedom", "freedom for action, or scope for activity:full play of the mind.Synonyms: freedom", "attention in the press or other media; coverage; dissemination as news:The birth of the panda got a big play in the papers.", "an act or instance of being broadcast:The governor's got two plays on our local station."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to act the part of (a person or character) in a dramatic performance; portray :to play Lady Macbeth.", "to perform (a drama, pantomime, etc.) on or as if on the stage.Synonyms: enact", "to act or sustain (a part) in a dramatic performance or in real life:to play the role of benefactor.", "to act the part or character of in real life:to play the fool;to play God.Synonyms: impersonate , personate", "to give performances in, as a theatrical company does:to play the larger cities.", "to engage in (a game, pastime, etc.).", "to contend against in a game.", "to function or perform as (a specified player) in a game or competition:He usually plays left field.", "to employ (a piece of equipment, a player, etc.) in a game:I played my highest card.Synonyms: use", "to use as if in playing a game, as for one's own advantage:He played his brothers against each other.", "to stake or wager, as in a game.Synonyms: bet", "to lay a wager or wagers on (something).Synonyms: back", "to represent or imitate, as for recreation or in jest:to play pirates.", "to perform on (a musical instrument).", "to perform (music) on an instrument.", "to cause (a phonograph, radio, recording, etc.) to produce sound or pictures:Do you mind if I play the radio?Stop playing You Tube videos and get to work!", "to do or perform:You shouldn't play tricks.Compromise plays an important part in marriage.", "to carry or put into operation; act upon:to play a hunch.", "to cause to move or change lightly or quickly:to play colored lights on a fountain.", "to operate or cause to operate, especially continuously or with repeated action:to play a hose on a fire.", "to allow (a hooked fish) to exhaust itself by pulling on the line.", "to display or feature (a news story, photograph, etc.), especially prominently:Play the flood photos on page one.", "to exploit or trade in (an investment, business opportunity, stock, etc.)."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to exercise or employ oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation.Synonyms: revel , romp , frolic , sport", "to do something in sport that is not to be taken seriously.", "to amuse oneself; toy ; trifle (often followed bywith).Synonyms: dally", "to take part or engage in a game.", "to take part in a game for stakes; gamble .", "to conduct oneself or act in a specified way:to play fair.", "to act on or as if on the stage; perform .", "to perform on a musical instrument.", "(of an instrument or music) to sound in performance:The strings are playing well this evening.", "(of a phonograph, radio, recording, etc.) to give forth sound:The radio played all night.", "to be performed or shown:What's playing at the movie theater around the corner?", "to be capable of or suitable for performance, as a television or dramatic script:We hope this scene will play well.", "Informal.to be accepted or effective; fare :How will the senator's proposal play with the public?", "to move freely within a space, as a part of a mechanism.", "to move about lightly or quickly:The water of the fountain played in the air.", "to present the effect of such motion, as light or the changing colors of an iridescent substance:The lights played strangely over the faces of the actors.", "to operate continuously or with repeated action.", "Informal.to comply or cooperate:They wanted her to tell them what she knew about the plans, but she refused to play."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb phrase", "List Items": ["to cooperate or concur; go along.to pretend to cooperate or concur.", "to cooperate or concur; go along.", "to pretend to cooperate or concur.", "to pretend interest in:It's obvious that you're just playing at fishing for my sake.to do something without seriousness:He is merely playing at being a student.", "to pretend interest in:It's obvious that you're just playing at fishing for my sake.", "to do something without seriousness:He is merely playing at being a student.", "Sports.to play an extra game or round in order to settle a tie.Sports.to engage in an elimination game or games after the regular season is over in order to determine the champion.to set (one person or thing) against another, usually for one's own gain or advantage:The children could usually get what they wanted by playing one parent off against the other.", "Sports.to play an extra game or round in order to settle a tie.", "Sports.to engage in an elimination game or games after the regular season is over in order to determine the champion.", "to set (one person or thing) against another, usually for one's own gain or advantage:The children could usually get what they wanted by playing one parent off against the other.", "Informal.to behave in a playful or frivolous manner; fool around.to be sexually promiscuous.to be sexually unfaithful.", "to behave in a playful or frivolous manner; fool around.", "to be sexually promiscuous.", "to be sexually unfaithful.", "to exploit, as the feelings or weaknesses of another; take selfish advantage of:She would never think of playing on the good nature of others.", "to evolve or progress toward a conclusion; unfold ;turn out:Right now it’s too early to tell how all this will play out.to come or bring to an end; finish :The full consequences of the decision have yet to be played out.to play to the end of (something):When the camera started rolling, I knew exactly how much time I had to play out the full scene.to use up or be used up; exhaust or be exhausted:Mining towns quickly sprouted, and just as quickly disappeared once the coal supply played out.And when that groundwater supply is played out, then what?to reel or pay out, as a rope, line, etc.:By the time he reached the bottom of the cavern, his friends on the surface had played out 150 feet of rope.", "to evolve or progress toward a conclusion; unfold ;turn out:Right now it’s too early to tell how all this will play out.", "to come or bring to an end; finish :The full consequences of the decision have yet to be played out.", "to play to the end of (something):When the camera started rolling, I knew exactly how much time I had to play out the full scene.", "to use up or be used up; exhaust or be exhausted:Mining towns quickly sprouted, and just as quickly disappeared once the coal supply played out.And when that groundwater supply is played out, then what?", "to reel or pay out, as a rope, line, etc.:By the time he reached the bottom of the cavern, his friends on the surface had played out 150 feet of rope.", "to treat as of little importance; minimize :He has consistently played down his own part in the successful enterprise.", "to emphasize the importance of; highlight or publicize:The schools are playing up their science programs.", "to play (a recording, especially one newly made):Play it back and let's hear how I sound."]}]