Synonyms of 'role'

role

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1 (noun) in the sense of job

Definition

a task or function

His role in the events has been pivotal.

Synonyms

job

Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness.

part

He felt a sense of relief now that his part in this business was over.

position

He took up a position with the Arts Council.

post

Sir Peter has held several senior military posts.

task

He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news.

duty

My duty is to look after the animals.

function

The main function of merchant banks is to raise capital.

office

the honour and dignity of the office of President

capacity

She was visiting in her official capacity as co-chairperson.

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2 (noun) in the sense of part

Definition

an actor's part in a production

Shakespearean women's roles

Synonyms

part

the actor who played the part of the doctor in the soap

character

He plays the film's central character.

representation

the representation of women in film and literature

portrayal

She was much admired for her portrayals of assertive women.

impersonation

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in the sense of capacity

Definition

a position or function

She was visiting in her official capacity as co-chairperson.

Synonyms

function,

position,

role,

post,

appointment,

province,

sphere,

service,

office

in the sense of character

Definition

a person represented in a play, film, or story

He plays the film's central character.

Synonyms

role,

part,

persona

in the sense of duty

Definition

a obligation to fulfil one's responsibilities

My duty is to look after the animals.

Synonyms

responsibility,

job,

task,

work,

calling,

business,

service,

office,

charge,

role,

function,

mission,

province,

obligation,

assignment,

pigeon (informal),

onus

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lead or led?

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He lead the country between 1949 and 1984. He led the country between 1949 and 1984.

coffee or tea?

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wake up and smell the coffee wake up and smell the tea

did or done?

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Once we've did that we will start again. Once we've done that we will start again.

farther or father?

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farther

father

My sisters moved even away from home.

to or too or two?

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two

too

He is now married with children.

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councillor or counsellor?

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counsellor

councillor

They sought the help of a marriage .

sun or son?

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The sun was high in the sky. The son was high in the sky.

aid or aide?

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They have pledged billions of dollars in aid. They have pledged billions of dollars in aide.

bough or bow?

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bow

bough

I gave a theatrical and waved.

stile or style?

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She had not lost her grace and stile. She had not lost her grace and style.

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Synonyms of 'role'

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