play to
"Play to" often involves tailoring actions or words to gain approval, attention, or favor from a specific audience.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To behave in a way that appeals to or gains favor from a specific group.
Example
- He didn't mean what he was saying; he was just playing to the crowd.
C1Strategy
(formal)To use a particular quality or feature to one's advantage.
Example
- She played to her strengths during the interview, highlighting her extensive experience.
C1Manipulation
(negative)To exploit emotions or biases to influence others.
Example
- The politician played to the fears of the public to gain support.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "play to":
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