Synonyms of PLAYING
Valid in Scrabble US · 13 points
PLAYING: definition and more66 synonyms in 36 meanings 62 playable in Scrabble US
Synonyms of PLAYING by meaning
noun
verb
participate in games or sport
act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome
play on an instrument
play a role or part
be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
replay (as a melody)
perform music on (a musical instrument)
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
Also: act as.
move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly
bet or wager (money)
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion
pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity
emit recorded sound
perform on a certain location
put (a card or piece) into play during a game, or act strategically as if in a card game
engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously
behave in a certain way
cause to emit recorded audio or video
manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
use to one's advantage
consider not very seriously
be received or accepted or interpreted in a specific way
behave carelessly or indifferently
cause to move or operate freely within a bounded space
perform on a stage or theater
Not playable in Scrabble US: ROLEPLAY.
be performed or presented for public viewing
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
Also: make for.
discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
make bets
stake on the outcome of an issue
shoot or hit in a particular manner
use or move
employ in a game or in a specific position
contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
Also: take on.
exhaust by allowing to pull on the line