role

/ɹˈoʊl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
   “the function of a teacher”
2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
   “she played the part of Desdemona”
3. what something is used for
   “the function of an auger is to bore holes”
4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting
   “what is your role on the team?”

Synonyms for role

• function
• office
• part
• character
• theatrical role
• persona
• purpose
• use

Words that rhyme with role

• roll
• control
• pole
• bowl
• troll
• hole
• poll
• whole
• sole
• charcoal
• mole
• coal
• soul
• toll
• goal
• parole
• patrol
• pigeonhole
• bole
• payroll
• scroll
• bankroll
• blowhole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• cole
• cubbyhole
• dipole
• dole
• fishbowl