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English / phrasal verb

Play up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To emphasize or highlight the importance, positive qualities, or value of something

In context

01

In his resume, the young graduate chose to play up his leadership skills from university club activities.

02

The career counselor advised students to play up their unique technical abilities during presentations.

Synonyms

emphasize,highlight,accentuate

Antonyms

downplay,minimize,suppress

Collocations

play up strengths,play up qualifications,play up advantages

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗