Definition: consider not very seriously
Usage: He is trifling with her; She plays with the thought of moving to Tasmania
Similar words: take, look at, consider, deal
Definition: take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
Usage: Take the case of China; Consider the following case
Synonyms: chat up, butterfly, philander, flirt, coquet, coquette, dally, romance, mash
Definition: talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Usage: The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries; My husband never flirts with other women
Definition: exchange thoughts; talk with
Usage: We often talk business; Actions talk louder than words
Definition: waste time
Usage: Get busy--don't dally!
Similar words: act, behave, do
Definition: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Usage: You should act like an adult; Don't behave like a fool; What makes her do this way?; The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people
Synonyms: dally, toy, flirt, play
Definition: behave carelessly or indifferently
Usage: Play about with a young girl's affection
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel