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plays fair

plays fair is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play fair.

Meaning of play fair

Verb

play fair (third-person singular simple present plays fair, present participle playing fair, simple past and past participle played fair)

  1. To behave equitably and honestly.
    • Police interrogators don't have to play fair: they are allowed to lie to or coerce a witness.

Questions about plays fair

What is plays fair the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Plays fair is the third-person singular simple present indicative of play fair.

Words near plays fair in the dictionary

  1. plays dead
  2. plays dirty
  3. plays doctor
  4. plays down
  5. plays dumb
  6. plays fair
  7. plays fast and loose
  8. plays favorites
  9. plays fine
  10. plays first fiddle
  11. plays for love

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