Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Play Up.
Play Up - as a verb
Move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent
Example: "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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play downExample Sentences
"Don't play up your accomplishments; just be honest."
"The children always play up when they're tired."
"She tends to play up her health problems to get sympathy."
"The actor knew how to play up to the audience's expectations."
"The politician tried to play up his opponent's mistakes during the campaign."
