Function and Implement

Function

Function verb - To have a certain purpose.

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

Implement verb - To carry out effectively.

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Function and implement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a verb "Implement".

similar	similar function	similar implement
certain	certain function	certain implement
real	real function	real implement
hard	hard function	hard implement
Other adjectives: main, practical, new, lethal, handy.

However, it was so heavy that Wily had to implement an anti-gravity device on Sword Man's upper half, allowing both parts of his body to function separately of one another.

Source: Video Game / Mega Man 8
In quite a major oversight, the developers either forgot a mid-mission save function or were too rushed to implement one.

Source: Video Game / Naval War Arctic Circle
It can also be used to implement the Building Swing, though its primary function is usually just for climbing.

Source: Grappling-Hook Pistol

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