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

The unit combines interrogation and transponder functions in a single box. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Even CTOs whose product was the software itself often hit this ceiling, staying behind the scenes focused on features and functions rather than customer relationships. — Mike Trkay, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

That was followed in July with reductions to some corporate functions, Disney Entertainment Television and film studios, with Pixar and Nat Geo seeing the most cuts. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

America’s cost-of-living concerns and a bond market meltdown aren’t functions of a sputtering economy that’s running out of gas. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

The marketplace functions like any consumer-facing interface where participants log on to browse and purchase capabilities. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

These organs send messages throughout the body to control many vital functions, and the molecules that carry that message are called hormones. — Sean McCann, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

In July 2026, Richard Teng discussed utility as an important factor in digital-asset adoption, including services that combine payments, wallets, and other financial functions. — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Hybrid setups and conversion tools offer a middle ground, letting users reduce distractions without permanently losing smartphone functions. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

The bakery also functions as a commissary kitchen, keeping De Lutz’s lines of customers full of boules and baguettes, ideally for years to come. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

In April, software developer Noah Iarrobino released Carrier Pidge, which functions almost identically to Roost. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The New Mexico estate also functions as a working ranch, with a complete equestrian setup with 12 stalls, paddocks, a fenced arena, a hot walker, and a round pen. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026

The danger is that governments and markets grow accustomed to a Strait of Hormuz that functions only intermittently and misinterpret the stopgap as a resolution. — Amena Bakr, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Qidi Box also functions as a four-spool filament dryer capable of reaching 149 degrees F, which immediately made the entire package feel more engineering-focused than hobby-oriented. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

Within OpenAI’s finance department, led by CFO Sarah Friar, there is a strategic finance team that functions as a cross-functional partner to product, partnerships, engineering, and go-to-market teams. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026