Synonyms of functions

functions 1 of 2

noun

plural of function

1

as in events

a social gathering

made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• parties
• receptions
• celebrations
• bashes
• affairs
• dances
• fetes
• get-togethers
• shindigs
• galas
• blowouts
• benefits
• balls
• dos
• blasts
• occasions
• binges
• fund-raisers
• formals
• proms
• suppers
• socials
• masquerades
• tea parties
• cocktail parties
• teas
• house parties
• mixers
• symposia
• orgies
• soirees
• showers
• hen parties
• bakes
• clambakes
• salons
• housewarmings
• bacchanals
• bacchanalia
• saturnalias
• stags
• icebreakers
• keggers
• klatches
• meet and greets
• kaffeeklatsches

2

as in positions

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

what's your function in this company?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positions
• jobs
• situations
• places
• capacities
• appointments
• posts
• employments
• connections
• employs
• works
• billets
• berths
• offices
• professions
• duties
• occupations
• tasks
• services
• pursuits
• businesses
• spots
• callings
• vocations
• postings
• careers
• practices
• missions
• engagements
• trades
• rackets
• livelihoods
• gigs
• lines
• livings
• lifeworks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avocations
• unemployments

3

as in roles

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

that machine's function is to sort bolts by size

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roles
• purposes
• tasks
• jobs
• works
• parts
• capacities
• positions
• places
• businesses
• missions
• activities
• concerns
• duties
• hands
• services
• situations
• offices
• responsibilities
• involvements
• affairs
• occupations
• uses
• participations
• vocations
• assignments
• posts
• pursuits
• employs
• niches
• callings
• commissions
• charges

functions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of function

as in acts

to have a certain purpose

the heart functions as a pump for the blood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acts
• serves
• works
• performs
• operates
• controls
• handles
• regulates
• guides
• manages
• runs
• directs
• supervises
• oversees
• administers
• carries on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of functions

Noun

Autonomous functions include one-touch takeoff, route planning, flight control, and landing assistance. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026

Henge London, which is situated within walking distance of Harrods and fellow Italian design firms like Molteni & C, functions as a corporate space and hub for architects and clients from central and northern Europe. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

More than half of the education funding in the state comes from local property tax dollars and municipalities also heavily rely on the revenue for many of its functions. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

In addition to finding redundancies in corporate overhead, real estate and facilities as well as consolidating back office and corporate functions, those efficiencies include scaling AI-workflows across the combined company. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026

Ornamental Grasses While not technically shrubs, large clumps of ornamental grasses serve similar functions to shrubs in the landscape, such as providing structure, sculptural form, shade, and wildlife habitat. — The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Comparing election outcomes across various tallying methods provides a better understanding of functions and counting techniques. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

The genre isn’t bound by a specific sound and instead functions as a loose commercial category and a symbol of cultural stardom. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026

If Democrats win one or both chambers, the president’s remaining legislative priorities would be severely kneecapped, and even the basic functions of government could become gridlocked. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

In addition to charging your devices, this solar power bank also functions as a super-bright flashlight and a compass. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026

The Nordic deterrence cluster also functions smoothly within NATO’s collective defense framework. — Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Last week, the company unveiled an expansion of its interaction with Trade Desk, a demand-side platform that functions as one of the bigger programmatic marketplaces. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

What matters most is that decluttering gives your everyday items a spot that makes sense, so the kitchen looks calmer and actually functions better too. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

The overpowering sound of La Murga — a supporter group that also functions as a brass and bass rally band for the team — blared throughout Q2 Stadium. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Building governance in advance, before any specific deal requires it, produces something that functions because it was designed to function. — Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Many commercial leases and client contracts require proof of general liability coverage before a business can even sign, which often functions as a de facto requirement for many Kansas small businesses even without a state mandate behind it. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

But the bird, which gets named Intruder, functions more as a MacGuffin to keep the plot moving, pushing Brooke and Nelson closer together. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026