contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
a weak and tremulous light
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules
consider not very seriously
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
replay (as a melody)
(game) the activity of doing something in an agreed succession
perform on a stage or theater
stake on the outcome of an issue
an attempt to get something
a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
cause to emit recorded audio or video
movement or space for movement
behave carelessly or indifferently
the removal of constraints
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
(in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds
play a role or part
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
a preset plan of action in team sports
a state in which action is feasible
a theatrical performance of a drama
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
behave in a certain way
be performed or presented for public viewing
bet or wager (money)
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
emit recorded sound
employ in a game or in a specific position
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line
make bets
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
participate in games or sport
perform music on (a musical instrument)
perform on a certain location
play on an instrument
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
shoot or hit in a particular manner
use or move
use to one's advantage
utilization or exercise
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
play boisterously
