Synonyms of role

role

noun

ˈrōl 

variants also rôle

as in purpose

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 body's production of vitamin D

Synonyms & Similar Words

• purpose
• task
• job
• function
• part
• position
• work
• capacity
• place
• mission
• involvement
• business
• participation
• duty
• concern
• situation
• responsibility
• vocation
• office
• activity
• occupation
• use
• assignment
• service
• post
• niche
• hand
• pursuit
• affair
• calling
• commission
• employ
• charge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of role

His role in Philly, after the Sixers acquired LeBron James, will be different. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

This is also a topic of the film — gender roles in society and expectations of gender roles. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Despite high-earning, entry-level positions, new research suggests that on-site entry-level jobs may offer substantially lower salaries than comparable hybrid or remote roles. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Connor’s star has been on the rise since his scene-stealing role in the Netflix series Heartstopper, recently reprising the role in a movie spinoff Heartstopper Forever. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing role

• role model