plays 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of play a role
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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