Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Function.
3 letter answer(s) to function
ACT
something that people do or cause to happen
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program;
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
a manifestation of insincerity; "he put on quite an act for her benefit"
pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind; "He acted the idiot"; "She plays deaf when the news are bad"
Formal decisions, laws, or the like, by a legislature, ruler, court, or other authority; decrees or edicts; statutes; judgments, resolves, or awards: an act of Governments.
discharge one's duties; "She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acti
USE
what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
a particular service; "he put his knowledge to good use"; "patrons have their uses"
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing; "the consumption of energy has increased steadily"
use up, consume fully; "The legislature expended its time on school questions"
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose;
take or consume (regularly or habitually);
habitually do something (use only in the past tense);
avail oneself to;
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage;
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage; "his manipulation of his friends
7 letter answer(s) to function
OPERATE
perform surgery on; "The doctors operated on the patient but failed to save his life"
happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
handle and cause to function; "do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol"; "control the lever"
keep engaged; "engaged the gears"
perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.; "She is running a relief operation in the Sudan"
4 letter answer(s) to function
ROLE
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"
what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"
WORK
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence; "I cannot work a miracle"; "wreak havoc"; "bring comments"; "play a joke"; "The rain brought relief to the drought-stricken area"
operate in a certain place, area, or specialty; "She works the night clubs"; "The salesman works the Midwest"; "This artist works mostly in acrylics"
make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"
behave in a certain way when handled; "This dough does not work easily"; "The soft metal works well"
activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
shape, form, or improve a material; "work stone into tools"; "process iron"; "work the metal"
the occupation for which you are paid; "he is looking for employment"; "a lot of people are out of work"
prepare for crops; "Work the soil
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