Synonym: act, ceremony, exercise, gathering, operate, perform, rite, ritual, serve, service, work. Similar words: functional, and function, malfunction, sanction, distinction, action, section, auction. Meaning: ['fʌŋkʃn] 
n. 1. a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set 2. what something is used for 3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another 5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony 6. a vaguely specified social event 7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program. v. 1. perform as expected when applied 2. serve a purpose, role, or function 3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
n. 1. a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set 2. what something is used for 3. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 4. a relation such that one thing is dependent on another 5. a formal or official social gathering or ceremony 6. a vaguely specified social event 7. a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program. v. 1. perform as expected when applied 2. serve a purpose, role, or function 3. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function. 
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151. Now the function of the dogwood is to be found in its sheer beauty.
152. One of the most distressing aspects of spinal injury is an inability to regulate bowel function.
153. To the extent that his religious function included freeing his people from bondage, his spiritual role was also political.
154. A few days earlier, I remember asking him if he would collect the wines from the cellar for that evening's function.
155. Another aspect of the brokerage function is the support for data management and traditional transaction services.
156. Sixteen days after liver transplantation a deterioration in liver function tests occurred and liver biopsy showed cytomegalovirus inclusion bodies.
157. Intelligence is a measure of how well you function within your level of awareness. Scott Adams 
158. She will gain entrance to the text through a consideration of how articles of clothing function for women and for men.
159. How is a capitalistic system to function in a brainpower era when brainpower can not be owned?
160. It was because of the possibility of literary devices losing their defamiliarizing capacity that the distinction between device and function was introduced.
161. It may therefore be concluded that work inhibition is not a function of intelligence or weak academic skills.
162. Because this is its primary function, commitment accounting concentrates on orders issued.
163. Maintains joint structure and joint function, does not damage joints, and is helpful to people with arthritis. 4.
164. The morphometric parameters of the jejunal biopsy specimens before and after challenge were analysed by the discriminant function analysis.
165. But not all pretended deeds have to fall short of their normal function in order to accomplish their communicative purpose.
166. They are a distinguished-looking bunch, particularly when arrayed in all their blue[sentencedict.com], gold and scarlet finery for some official function.
167. Lipoproteins may indirectly affect platelet function by altering vascular endothelial cell function.
168. The filtering function of lymphatic tissue enables the tonsils and adenoids to trap pathogens.
169. The patient's respiratory function is carefully controlled and monitored by the anaesthetist throughout the patient's stay in theatre.
170. These primary processes always seek pleasure and avoid pain, that is, they function according to the pleasure principle.
171. Towns of the neo-colonial capitalist economy have yet to function in this way.
172. These call for fresh thinking and approach, and a willingness to change function.
173. Describe briefly the basic function of the reception office, enumerating the services it provides. 6.
174. For children with normal length of gestation there was a positive association between birth weight and lung function.
175. The next question is - do all these adverbial expressions function in the same way?
176. Such evidence has an important bearing on the site's function.
177. Following the crash the airliner's emergency radio beacon failed to function and rescue teams experienced difficulties locating the wreckage.
178. Measurement of these conjugates forms the basis for placental function tests by urinary estriol determination.
179. The function of the double bassoon is to add weight to the bass.
180. Both schizophrenia and mood disorders show evidence of decreased activity in frontal lobes and abnormal function of the system for directed attention.
More similar words: functional, and function, malfunction, sanction, distinction, action, section, auction, fiction, renunciation, reaction, reduction, election, fraction, selection, infection, objection, production, conviction, protection, attraction, collection, projection, reflection, take action, inspection, prediction, connection, practitioner, interaction.