to take part in a game, sport, or other fun activity
After school, the children love to play in the park.
We play soccer every Saturday morning.
✦ Old English “plegian” meaning ‘to exercise, frolic’.
to perform music on an instrument or through a device
She can play the piano beautifully.
Please play my favorite song.
✦ Musical sense attested from the 14th century.
to show a feeling, quality, or attitude clearly through actions or appearance
The team displayed great courage during the final match.
He displays no interest in politics.
(computing) to show words, pictures, or other information on a screen
The website displays the results in seconds.
My watch displayed the time in bright numbers.
