functions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of functionsnext
plural of function
1
as in events
a social gathering made a brief appearance at the annual holiday function

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2
as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay what's your function in this company?

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3
as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists that machine's function is to sort bolts by size

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functions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of function
as in acts
to have a certain purpose the heart functions as a pump for the blood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for functions
  1. events
  2. acts
  3. roles
  4. serves
  5. receptions
  6. situations
  7. works
  8. celebrations
Noun
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Insurers can use their unique insights into risk to shape effective policies, including stronger building codes, floodplain management, and cutting carbon pollution, all of which prevent or reduce losses from extreme weather events.
    Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Verb
  • The music video is great, too, channelling throwback country acts like Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, or Tammy Wynette and George Jones.
    Vogue, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, some charge cards may offer an optional pay-over-time feature that acts similarly to carrying a balance, which would come with interest.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of acts
Noun
  • Barbie was marketed with various careers designed to show that women can take on a variety of roles in life, such as astronaut and doctor.
    Dawn Mitchell, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of roles
Verb
  • This bowl trip for Nebraska’s coach serves as a homecoming.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There are balconies on every floor, plus a front porch equipped with fire pits and snug seating nooks (ideal for enjoying a post-dinner amaro from the lounge, which also serves coffee and Flour Moon bagels in the morning and small dishes all day).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of serves
Noun
  • Bowers passed LaPorta two weeks ago for the most receptions by a rookie at the position.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dell, a third-round pick out of the University of Houston last year, ranks second on the team with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns.
    Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • Neil Eggleston, who served as White House counsel during former President Barack Obama’s second term but is not part of Biden’s review, said clemency for categories of defendants is a policy decision typically driven by advocacy groups rather than individuals trying to rectify their own situations.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The characters are miserable, their situations dire, and blood flows like a river.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of situations
Verb
  • Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
Noun
  • Just in time for a special holiday season when Hanukkah and New Years celebrations have a rare overlap.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That’s why prepared meals are the way to go for end-of-the year celebrations.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
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