role

Noun

Meaning

A part, or character, performed by an actor in a drama; hence, a part of function taken or assumed by any one; as, he has now taken the role of philanthropist.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

character function office part use position post purpose capacity job task responsibility duty assignment persona

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Antonyms

private whole peace entertainment ease discharge

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Hypernyms

activity duty utility portrayal characterization enactment

Hyponyms

place position heavy stroke hat capacity

Phrases with the word

starring role leading role assume the role of step into the role of cast in the role of in the role of

Anagrams

lore orle eorl Orel relo Roel

Examples

It may be that our role on this planet is not to worship God - but to create him. Arthur C. Clarke

Women's natural role is to be a pillar of the family. Grace Kelly

I think television has betrayed the meaning of democratic speech, adding visual chaos to the confusion of voices. What role does silence have in all this noise? Federico Fellini

Fate and free-will both play an equal role in destinies. Hindi Proverb

What is placed in the fire has a valuable role to play but leaves nothing behind when it's gone. Sumerian Proverb

The ox's part in milking-time. (I.e. the role of an idle spectator.) Irish Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Rolando's fissure ROLAP Roldan role activity diagram role conflict role for harrison