Role synonyms

function

The special action or physiological property of an organ or a body part.

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acting

Performance as an actor.

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cameo

A carving as on certain stratified gems (sardonyx, agate, etc.) or shells, in which the raised design is in a layer of different color from its background

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part

(US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions. ^syn.^transl.

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capacity

Capability; the ability to perform some task

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appearance

The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings; a coming before the public in a particular character.

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purpose

The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

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lines

(US, in the plural) The reins with which a horse is guided by his driver.

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position

The place where a person or thing is, esp. in relation to others; location; situation; site

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office

A duty or function assigned to or assumed by someone:

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duty

The definition of a duty is something that is required by one's religion, job, position or the laws.

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involvement (related)

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job

Job is defined as the place where you go to work and earn money.

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use

A habitual practice, such as drug use.

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task

A function to be performed; an objective:

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do (related)

A statement of what should be done:

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importance (related)

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business

(Uncountable) Something involving one personally.

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role (related)

Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and attitudes

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piece

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

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share

(Finance) A financial instrument that shows that one owns a part of a company that provides the benefit of limited liability.

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participate (related)

One's proper or expected function in a common effort

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theatrical role

an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

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persona

A character played by an actor.

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supporting role (related)

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lead role (related)

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context (related)

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role-x94 (related)

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responsibility (related)

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aspect (related)

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character

A being involved in the action of a story.

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title role

The character in a play, film, etc. whose name is used as or in its title

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bit-part

A small or insignificant role, as in a play or movie, usually having a few spoken lines.

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impersonation

The act of impersonating

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presentation

Presentation is defined as the act of formally giving something to someone or of formally demonstrating or showing something.

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characterization

Representation of a character or characters on the stage or in writing, especially by imitating or describing actions, gestures, or speeches.

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guise

The definition of a guise is an outward appearance presented to the world that may not be true or accurate.

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actor (related)

In civil law, the plaintiff in an action.

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bit

A small part or short performance in a play or entertainment

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lead

The definition of a lead is the person in charge or the person or thing in the first place.

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portrayal

A portrait; description; representation

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title

A prefix (honorific) or suffix (post-nominal) added to a person's name to signify either veneration, official position or a professional or academic qualification. See also Category:Titles

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performance

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

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leadership (related)

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