Synonym: capacity, character, function, part, position. Similar words: cholesterol, the proletariat, sole, pole, whole, roll, as a whole, solely. Meaning: [rəʊl] 
n. 1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 3. what something is used for 4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting.
n. 1. the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group 2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play 3. what something is used for 4. normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting. 
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181, Diet plays an important role in the management of heart disease.
182, I've had to take on the role of mother in her absence.
183, Such individuals who take up this role often find life frustrating.
184, He really wants to fulfil his role as goddaughter properly.
185, Another thread running through this series is the role of doctors in the treatment of the mentally ill.
186, The government is encouraging all parties to play a constructive role in the reform process.
187, Role play is used in training courses, language-learning and psychotherapy.
188, We need positive role models for young women to aspire to.
189, He called on the United States to play a more effective role in bringing peace to the region.
190, When children end up taking care of their parents, it is a strange role reversal indeed.
191, An unknown actor was penciled in to play the leading role.
192, The Catholic Church has played a prominent role throughout Polish history.
193, Paz makes some observations about the role of the critic.
194, They want the United Nations to play a bigger role as the world's peacekeeper.
195, She acted out the role of wronged lover to make him feel guilty.
196, She recently graduated from being a dancer to having a small role in a movie.
197, Money, or the lack thereof [sentencedict.com], played a major role in their marital problems.
198, These units played a key functional role in the military operation.
199, Parents play a crucial role in preparing their child for school.
200, She was written out after 20 years in the role.
201, She will grow into her new role over the next few months.
202, She was offered the leading role in the new TV series.
203, By saying this[sentencedict.com], I do not mean to belittle the importance of his role.
204, The WPC talked yesterday of her role in trying to coax vital information from the young victim.
205, The headmaster plays an important role in the good running of a school.
206, The new prime minister promised a greater role for women in government.
207, The role of the news media in forming public opinion is very important.
208, Playing the role of Tanya is Sylvia Roberts, one of our up-and-coming young actresses.
209, Music does not play a very preponderant role in the school's teaching.
210, He'd had a role in one or two forgettable movies.
More similar words: cholesterol, the proletariat, sole, pole, whole, roll, as a whole, solely, roll out, roll in, patrol, enroll, roll up, violent, prolong, rolling, control, molecule, on the whole, tolerate, tolerance, no less than, adolescent, out of control, under control, control group, beyond control.