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What does play a part mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word play a part? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) to be involved in such a way to affect the outcome, to be a contributing factor
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A fiber-rich diet may also play a part in lowering your risk of colon and rectal cancer.
It can play a part in locating old mines by detecting voids and fractures and profiling old workings within the seam.
The importance of understanding the factors that play a part in EI formation and composition is critical to EI research.
The wide man did play a part in the build-up when the deadlock was broken in the 33rd minute.
The foremost cause of death in young men is not drink, fighting in the streets, careless driving or even drugs, though they may play a part.
A fair process requires publicity about the reasons and rationales that play a part in decisions.

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