Synonyms of functioned

functioned

verb

past tense of function

as in served

to have a certain purpose

the heart functions as a pump for the blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• served
• acted
• worked
• performed
• operated
• controlled
• managed
• administered
• regulated
• handled
• directed
• ran
• guided
• carried on
• supervised
• oversaw

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of functioned

Bathed in the shifting light from the screen, the orchestra’s movements and playing functioned like a second drama unfolding onstage, augmenting and mirroring the original film. — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

However, there aren’t many quarterbacks who could have functioned in Las Vegas’ offense. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

At that time, it was called Hostellerie des Sherpas and functioned as a lodge for Everest mountaineers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Ascherson chose a life, with its focus on seeing as much of the world as possible, that functioned as a reproach to that kind of ignorance. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Not just because of its size, but also because the treasure so clearly shows how silver functioned as wealth and a means of payment in the Viking Age. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

For years, Venice has functioned as the traditional starting gun for the six-month-long awards marathon. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

The panel ruled that remote work had functioned as an effective accommodation prior to his firing and that Billesdon failed to prove his disability directly caused his termination. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026

Her three matches there that summer functioned as something of a farewell tour. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026