Function and Handle

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

Usage example: the heart functions as a pump for the blood

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Handle and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handle" instead a verb "Function".

Handle verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.

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Function and handle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

old	old function	old handle
similar	similar function	similar handle
certain	certain function	certain handle
instant	instant function	instant handle
Other adjectives: obvious, actual, real, little, new, extra.

power	function power	handle power
amount	function amount	handle amount
case	function case	handle case
way	function way	handle way
Other words: characters, effects, weapon.

What she actually does is catch the handle and deactivate the blades, but it has a similar narrative function.

Source: Bare-Handed Blade Block
Besides its protective function, the powered armor was the only way to handle the recoil and backblast from the awesome FGMP-14.

Source: Powered Armor
I can function as a human being right now, and even have friends, but I can't handle a relationship.

Source: Epiphany Therapy

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