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British pronunciation/plˈeɪ ˈɒn/
American pronunciation/plˈeɪ ˈɑːn/
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to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

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to play on definition and meaning
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to continue playing, especially in sports, games, or performances

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to continue over time

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The politician played on the fears of the public to garner support for his policies.
The motivational speaker played on the audience's desire for success to sell his books and courses.
The film played on our emotions, using touching flashbacks and heartwarming moments.
The charity commercial played on viewers' compassion by showing heart-wrenching images of those in need.
Scammers often play on the elderly's trust and lack of tech knowledge to deceive them.
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