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  1. meaning - What is the distinction between “role” and “rôle” [with a ...

    Aug 2, 2013 · The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language gives four definitions of role, the first of which is also rôle A character or part played by a performer.

  2. prepositions - Plays a role "in" or "at" doing something? - English ...

    Feb 26, 2021 · If something or someone plays a part or plays a role in a situation, they are involved in it and have an effect on it. They played a part in the life of their community.

  3. meaning - What is the origin of the phrase "play a part/role ...

    Jun 4, 2021 · The meaning of “role” in the sense of “part played by a person in life” derives from French roll (of paper) on which an actor's part is written, and dates back to c.1600.

  4. prepositions - play a role as vs play a role of - English Language ...

    Aug 18, 2022 · vs X also plays a role of (job-function). My opinion is that "plays a role as" indicates a greater impact on the role and the company, whereas "plays a role of" is more …

  5. "Role" or "Roles" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    May 26, 2016 · The role of the two parties involved in a legal proceeding, peculiar to the adversarial system of trial, can help circumscribe whether or not a trial proceeds in a fair and …

  6. "Take the role" vs. "take over the role" vs. "take on the role"

    Did he "take the role" of his colleague or did he "take over the role" of his colleague? Also "take on the role" sounds like a viable option to me, because I'm trying more to convey the sense of him …

  7. "Job title" vs. "job role" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    What is the difference between job title and job role? For example, from the Google documentation on rich snippets: title — The person's title (for example, Financial Manager) …

  8. prepositions - "apply to" vs. "apply for" an opportunity - English ...

    Jul 1, 2017 · They're applying for 'a wider range of employment and higher learning opportunities' (that's the something they'll obtain). I'm not sure why it isn't 'apply to', but it doesn't sound right.

  9. Is someone granted a role said to be "roled"? Or "rolled"?

    Nov 21, 2017 · Be wary of the fact that Wiktionary gives "roled" word status. It's missing from other online dictionaries, such as Merriam-Webster. At best, I'd say it was an extrapolated …

  10. Is there a feminine equivalent of "emasculate"?

    e·mas·cu·late Deprive (a man) of his male role or identity Is there a female equivalent? I came up with efemulate but this sounds strange.