play one's part

verb

Synonym of play a part.

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Meanings

verbplay one's part (third-person singular simple present plays one's part, present participle playing one's part, simple past and past participle played one's part)

present singular third person plays one's part · participle present playing one's part · participle past played one's part · past played one's part

  1. idiomaticSynonym of play a part.

    Nora had played her part—there could be no doubt of its success—but now she was uncertain of what next would be required of her.

    1934, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], The Bravo of London

    Synonyms: play a part

Synonyms & antonyms

verbSynonym of play a part.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “play one's part,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/play%20one's%20part.

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