ROLE

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : function , office , part

• (noun) normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

  "what is your role on the team?"

• (noun) what something is used for

  "the function of an auger is to bore holes", "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

  synonyms : function , purpose , use

• (noun) an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

  "she played the part of Desdemona"

  synonyms : character , part , persona , theatrical role

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