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role
Anoun
function, office, part, role
 the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
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role
 normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"
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function, purpose, role, use
 what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
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character, role, theatrical role, part, persona
 an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
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