Function (3)
'function' is the definition.
(something's use is its function)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for use that I've seen before include "Avail oneself of" , "Bring into play" , "Put to a particular purpose" , "Benefit" , "Habitually employ" .)
'function' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for purpose that I've seen before include "End" , "Function" , "Motivation or intention" , "Resolve; reason" , "Aim, intention, design" .)
'function' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for operate that I've seen before include "Make function" , "Act in a theatre" , "Perform as surgeon does" , "Carry on business" , "Carry out surgery" .)
'function' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for role that I've seen before include "Character" , "Part, portrayal" , "Part in play, film etc" , "Playing part" , "Part (in drama)" .)
'function' is the definition.
(synonyms)
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(Other definitions for work that I've seen before include "Labour" , "Tasks to be undertaken" , ". . . get on with serious business" , "Monotonous song" , "Wildly happy" .)
'function' is the definition.
(function can mean a social event)
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(Other definitions for party that I've seen before include "Bash" , "See 22" , "Political organization" , "Social gathering; person" , "push the boat out" .)