variants
or less commonly roleplay
role-played also roleplayed; role-playing also roleplaying; role-plays also roleplays
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
R. G. Lambert
: to play a role
role-play
noun
or less commonly roleplay
plural role-plays also roleplays
I practice this with student social workers through case studies and role-play.
—Kevin Brazant, quoted in psychologytoday.com
Kevin Brazant, quoted in psychologytoday.com
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Hasbro, which owns the role-playing game Dungeon & Dragons, rose 2%.
—CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
With 129 pieces, colorful mini-figures, and fun play features, this Lego Friends set encourages imaginative role-play and the entrepreneurial spirit.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Buy one get one 50% off Disney princess dress up/role-play items.
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Training for chaplains includes role-playing exercises on scenarios such as delivering death notifications, counseling colleagues with addiction issues, and assisting those grappling with survivor's guilt.
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CBS News, 29 Nov. 2024
With 129 pieces, colorful mini-figures, and fun play features, this Lego Friends set encourages imaginative role-play and the entrepreneurial spirit.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Buy one get one 50% off Disney princess dress up/role-play items.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Training for chaplains includes role-playing exercises on scenarios such as delivering death notifications, counseling colleagues with addiction issues, and assisting those grappling with survivor's guilt.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Role-play.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/role-play. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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