The phrase "be played" can be replaced by a number of synonyms. One such synonym is "be used", which implies that the subject or object of the sentence is employed or manipulated for a particular purpose. Another synonym is "be utilized", which suggests that the subject or object is being employed to achieve a specific goal. "Be employed" is also a possible synonym, which implies that the subject is engaged in a specific activity or role. Other synonyms for "be played" include "be manipulated", "be controlled", and "be handled". Regardless of the synonym used, all imply that the subject or object of the sentence is being actively engaged or utilized in some way.