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role

noun

variants: also rôle

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 bodyʼs production of vitamin D

Synonyms of role

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

Words Related to role

affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation

niche, office, post, situation

calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation

activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use

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