role

role

noun

Definition of ROLE

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists <studying the role of sunlight in the body's production of vitamin D>

Synonyms business, capacity, function, job, part, place, position, purpose, task, work

Related Words affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation; niche, office, post, situation; calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation; activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use

Variants of ROLE

role also rôle