Entry Word: role

Function: noun

Meaning:

also rôle

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists <in science class weʼre studying the role of sunlight in the bodyʼs production of vitamin D>

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

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