played a role

A form of play a role — To have an effect or influence on a situation or outcome; to contribute to something.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of play a role
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APA

played a role. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20a%20role

MLA

“played a role.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20a%20role. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “played a role,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/played%20a%20role.

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