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Used with verbs:
"
She won a role in the film."
(won, got, played, had, landed)
"
He plays a critical role in the company."
(plays, serves, performs, fills)
"
She adopted the role of vice president until a new one was hired."
(adopted, assumed, took on, accepted)
"
We should explore the roles women play in society."
(explore, examine, analyze, address)
"
He fits into any role that is given to him."
(fits)
Used with nouns:
"
She is my role model."
(model)
"
The counselor had the couple play role reversal."
(reversal)
Used with adjectives:
"
She had a big role in my life."
(big, small, huge, significant)
"
He has a supporting role in the movie."
(supporting, major, starring, lead, leading, title)
"
She got the film role."
(film, TV, movie, television)
"
He has a leadership role in the organization."
(leadership, prominent, key, major, critical)
"
He has a crucial role in the plan."
(crucial, vital, minor, changing)
"
They played an influential role in his life."
(influential, large, powerful, important)
Used with prepositions:
"
This is the perfect role for her."
(for)
"
What is your role in the organization?"
(in, within, at)
"
Do you feel comfortable with your role as a parent?"
(as)
