Synonyms of role

1. function, office, part, role, duty: usage: 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"
2. character, role, theatrical role, part, persona, portrayal, characterization, enactment, personation: usage: an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
3. function, purpose, role, use, utility, usefulness: usage: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
4. role, activity: usage: normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"