English to Dutch Meaning of play - spelen

Play :

spelen

noun

spel, spelen, gek, tijdverdrijf, onbeduidend, stuk, prestatie, acteren, vertegenwoordiging, gering, vermaak, leeuwerik, beweging, tempo, tarief, verhuizing, laten zien, tentoonstelling, genot, pret, genoegen, breedte, verspreiding, uitbreiding, omvang, vermeerdering, gebruik, gedrag, oefening

verb

spelen, kleinigheid, strelen, werk, blazen, geluid, toeteren, plof, speelgoed-, vinger, schuur, circuleren, lood, van toepassing zijn, verhuizing, uitvoeren, handelen, vertegenwoordigen, uitbeelden, opvoeren, gekscheren, stem, volslagen, montuur, gokken, spel, genieten, zwelgen, Dobbelsteen

Plath :: plathPlaty :: platyPlatys :: platysPlay :: spelenPlayable :: speelbaarPlayed :: gespeeldPlaying :: spelenPlays :: toneelstukken

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Definitions of play in English

Noun(1) a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage(2) a theatrical performance of a drama(3) a preset plan of action in team sports(4) a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill(5) a state in which action is feasible(6) utilization or exercise(7) an attempt to get something(8) activity by children that is guided more by imagination than by fixed rules(9) (in games or plays or other performances(10) the removal of constraints(11) a weak and tremulous light(12) verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously(13) movement or space for movement(14) gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement(15) (game(16) the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize
Verb(1) participate in games or sport(2) act or have an effect in a specified way or with a specific effect or outcome(3) play on an instrument(4) play a role or part(5) be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children(6) replay (as a melody(7) perform music on (a musical instrument(8) pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind(9) move or seem to move quickly, lightly, or irregularly(10) bet or wager (money(11) engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion(12) pretend to be somebody in the framework of a game or playful activity(13) emit recorded sound(14) perform on a certain location(15) put (a card or piece(16) engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously

Examples of play in English

(1) When the ball is in flight, he has a history of attacking it and making the big play .(2) He stopped and leaned over the bridge wall to watch the play of light on the river.(3) Children can feed, touch and play with the animals during free public tours led by park rangers.(4) he didn't gamble or play the ponies(5) The current school is in an extended house and has very small classrooms and little space for outdoor play for the children.(6) does he still play?(7) Next time they play their home town they deserve to be playing to a packed house.(8) But in the meantime John is more than happy to stay at home and play dad.(9) the ball is out of play(10) It obviously did the trick, because I became a regular in the first team and went on to play for England.(11) The poor creatures aren't even allowed to play conkers at school any more.(12) The first day's play on Friday was restricted to 10.2 overs.(13) the team will play France on Wednesday(14) Since then there's been a lot of play in the steering.(15) The play sums up all of the uncertainty of the age, while at the same time bringing the issues and ideas of 18th century England right up to date.(16) I personally think that the whole argument about civil liberties comes into play again.

Related Phrases of play

(1) to play ::

spelen

(2) fair play ::

eerlijk spel

(3) play soccer ::

voetbal spelen

(4) play chess ::

Schaken

(5) play tennis ::

speel tennis

(6) play football ::

speel voetbal

(7) play again ::

speel opnieuw

(8) play the piano ::

piano spelen

(9) plug and play ::

plug and play

(10) play music ::

speel muziek

Related Phrases of play

(1) to play ::

spelen

(2) fair play ::

eerlijk spel

(3) play soccer ::

voetbal spelen

(4) play chess ::

Schaken

(5) play tennis ::

speel tennis

(6) play football ::

speel voetbal

(7) play again ::

speel opnieuw

(8) play the piano ::

piano spelen

(9) plug and play ::

plug and play

(10) play music ::

speel muziek

Synonyms

Noun

1. amusement ::

amusement

2. drama ::

drama

3. action ::

actie

4. behavior ::

gedrag

5. movement ::

beweging

8. frolic ::

dartelen

9. turn ::

beurt

10. shimmer ::

flikkering

11. free rein ::

de vrije teugel

12. sport ::

sport

13. bid ::

bod

14. swordplay ::

swordplay

15. maneuver ::

manoeuvreren

16. child's play ::

kinderspel

Verb

17. amuse oneself ::

de tijd verdrijven

18. take part in ::

deelnemen aan

19. compete against ::

het opnemen tegen

21. perform ::

uitvoeren

22. make ::

maken

23. dance ::

dans

24. bring ::

brengen

25. recreate ::

herscheppen

26. fiddle ::

viool

27. act as ::

fungeren als

28. run ::

rennen

29. wager ::

weddenschap

30. act ::

handelen

31. toy ::

speelgoed-

32. trifle ::

kleinigheid

33. take on ::

op zich nemen

34. spiel ::

spiel

35. flirt ::

flirt

Antonyms

Different Forms

plath, platy, platys, play, playable, played, plays

Word Example from TV Shows

I know what'll cheer you up. Let's PLAY one of your driving games.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

Do you want to PLAY Jenga? Or Ticket to Ride?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 13

Oh, Bernadette Please PLAY my clarinet

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 20

Let's just PLAY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

I guess he forgot that I PLAY the cello.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 13

Examples of play from TV Shows

I know what'll cheer you up. Let's PLAY one of your driving games.

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 15

Do you want to PLAY Jenga? Or Ticket to Ride?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 13

Oh, Bernadette Please PLAY my clarinet

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 20

Let's just PLAY.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 19

I guess he forgot that I PLAY the cello.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 13

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English to Dutch Dictionary: play

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