Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Engage in an activity for enjoyment, amusement, or fun.
Play
/pleɪ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
David doesn't play computer games.
"Not when you were playing the banjo here?
Who were those with whom I played?
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English plega, meaning brisk movement, sport, or frolic, it is related to plegian meaning to exercise or perform, and linked to the Dutch plegen.
Usage Statistics:
481 mentions per 1 million words 
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