role

role is a 4-letter English word with 5 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 4 in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

4 letters · Scrabble 4 · Words With Friends 5 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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.
2. noun. 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"

   Synonyms: function, office, part

3. noun. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting

   "what is your role on the team?"

4. noun. what something is used for

   "the function of an auger is to bore holes"

   "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

   Synonyms: function, purpose, use

5. noun. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

   "she played the part of Desdemona"

   Synonyms: character, part, persona

Synonyms

function, office, part, purpose, use, character, persona

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in role:

lore, orle

Common word forms

roles

Words from these letters

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