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role–play
verb \ˈrōl-ˌplā, -ˈplā\
Definition of ROLE-PLAY
transitive verb
1
: to act out the role of
2
: to represent in action <students were asked to role–play the thoughts and feelings of each character — R. G. Lambert>
intransitive verb
: to play a role
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First Known Use of ROLE-PLAY
1949
Medical Dictionary
role–play
transitive verb \ˈrōl-ˌplā\
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