play a part in

idiom

: to be involved in : to be a factor in

Did alcohol play a part in the car accident?

Luck played an important part in their success.

Examples of play a part in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some scientists believe that rocket propellant may play a part in the formation of high altitude 'night shining' noctilucent clouds - a phenomenon that is more common at northerly altitudes, but has been spotted manifesting closer to the equator in recent decades. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 June 2025

Not all dogs, however, are afraid of cats, and their size and breed play a part in this. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025

All of us need to play a part in assuring the secure promise of the future for the rising generation. —Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025

However, closers will be a hot commodity at the deadline, and the length of his contract will play a part in helping to make the trade worthwhile for both teams. —Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025

Rhymes for play a part in

• kindergarten
• carton
• garten
• marten
• parton
• quartan
• spartan
• tartan