role

Nouns

• (n) the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
  • the function of a teacher
  • the government must do its part
  • play its role
  function, office, part,
• (n) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
  • she played the part of Desdemona
  persona, theatrical role, character, part,
• (n) what something is used for
  • the function of an auger is to bore holes
  • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
  function, purpose, use,
• (n) normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
  • what is your role on the team?

Synonyms

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