role _noun

1-) character played in a film, play, etc.

ADJECTIVES

major, big • minor, small
・He played a minor role in that movie.

lead, leading, starring, title
・The leading role brought fame and recognition to the young actor.

supporting • comic, tragic
・Her comic role added a lighthearted touch to the story.

cameo • film, television, TV 
・His television role required a lot of preparation.

VERBS

perform, play, take, have, land 
・We're playing the role of detectives in the mystery.

cast in • interpret
・The director cast her in a major role.

refuse, reject, turn down
・He refused the offer to play the villain's role. 

PHRASES

in the role (of)
・She embraced her character in the role of a mother.

2-) particular position or function

ADJECTIVES

important, major, vital, crucial, essential, significant, fundamental
・Technology plays a major role in our daily lives.

key, central, decisive, dominant, leading, pivotal, primary, prominent 
・Trust plays a key role in building relationships.

minor, limited, insignificant, invaluable, secondary, subordinate
・My contribution to the team was a minor role.

enhanced, expanded, expanding • diminished
・The promotion gave her an enhanced role within the company.

constructive, full, positive, useful, valuable, meaningful 
・Music can have a positive role in reducing stress.

proactive, active • passive • direct • clear, distinct
・She took on a passive role in the decision-making process.

proper • appropriate • respective • functional
・Everyone must contribute in their appropriate role.

protective • basic • unique • varied 
・Parents often have a protective role for their children.

traditional, gender, feminine, masculine  
・His upbringing influenced his gender role beliefs.

changing, causal, influential • stereotypical 
・The changing role of women in society is significant.

dual, twin • conflicting • challenging, critical
・The company assigns him a dual role in marketing and sales.
・She faced conflicting roles in her dual job positions.

advisory, consultative, managerial, supervisory, supporting, supportive
・Her advisory role involves providing financial guidance.

caregiving • maternal, parental • complementary 
・Many women juggle caregiving roles with their careers.

submissive, subordinate, assigned • predominant 
・Some cultures promote traditional submissive roles for women.

economic, educational, military, political, social, strategic • symbolic
・International trade plays a crucial economic role for countries.

VERBS

have, occupy, perform, play, serve 
・The teacher occupies an influential role in the classroom.

provide (with) • adopt, assume, take (on) 
・He took on the role of spokesperson for the group.

fulfil • cast in • find 
・To succeed, we must all fulfill our respective roles.

define, redefine • swap
・She helped redefine the company's marketing role.

NOUNS

model 
・Many people consider historical figures as role models. 

development • reversal 
・The workplace often involves ongoing role development.

PREPOSITIONS

of
・The role of politics includes making laws and regulations.

in a/the
・She's experienced in a supervisory role.

as 
・His dual role as a teacher and a coach keeps him busy.

for 
・We should create a bigger role for youth in decision-making.

in 
・Cultural diversity should have a greater role in media representation.