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
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While no team would complete the course in the first year, DARPA held subsequent events including the DARPA Urban Challenge in 2007 to encourage investment in technology to enable vehicles to drive autonomously in cities.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Verb
  • The first set of turbines acts as a shock absorber, protecting the delicate movement components from external impacts.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Your boss’s emotion acts like Wi-Fi, and your boss like the modem, casting their emotion onto you and your team.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of acts
Noun
  • Withers appeared in each of Kaz's 22 episodes and rebounded shortly after its cancellation in 1979 with one of the roles he'd be remembered for throughout the rest of his career.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But their own roles, too, are constantly evolving.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of roles
Verb
  • The possibility of selling off the Chrome browser, which has over 3 billion users and serves as a gateway to Google’s search engine, has also been raised by regulators.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Art here serves as a natural supplement, a sensory remedy that nourishes both body and mind.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of serves
Noun
  • Told about Burrow's confidence in Higgins running it back with himself and Chase in 2025, Higgins, who is playing on the franchise tag and has totaled 581 yards and five touchdowns on 45 receptions this season, was blunt.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But from the perimeter to the slot, the 6-foot, 200-pound wideout went on to turn 158 receptions into 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns over his next 50 games.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
Noun
  • For these situations, the use of canopies can provide a fix.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There are a number of situations where this skill is especially crucial.
    Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 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
  • Lawrence later added a collage of the couple's most recent three Christmas celebrations in the same location to his Instagram Stories.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So why not skip the cookie decorating this year and let these drinks be the star of your seasonal celebrations?
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
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