Answer:
A synonym is a word or phrase that has a similar or close meaning to a different word or phrase. Since the above sentence has got no highlighted word, we shall use the whole expression; 'play for keeps'
Step-by-step explanation:
Below are some of the synonyms for play;
- Active
- Go-getter
- Self motivated
- Coming on strong
- Forcible
- Play hard ball
- Hyped up
Synonyms can be used interchangeably to mean the same thing. For example , the above sentence shall translate to,;
I did not want to play a go-getter