make uniform
perform as expected when applied
be employed
applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading)
have and exert influence or effect
make something, usually for a specific function
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
the occupation for which you are paid
cause to work
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
use or manipulate to one's advantage
proceed along a path
prepare for crops
shape, form, or improve a material
a place where work is done
cause to undergo fermentation
the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it)
give a workout to
go sour or spoil
activity directed toward making or doing something
arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion
behave in a certain way when handled
cause to operate or function
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
gratify and charm, usually in order to influence
move in an agitated manner
move into or onto
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty
operate in or through
(physics) a manifestation of energy; the transfer of energy from one physical system to another expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which it moves a body in the direction of that force
proceed towards a goal or along a path or through an activity
provoke or excite
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
