Functioned
Played and functioned are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Played" instead a verb "Functioned".
Played
Played adjective - (of games) engaged in.
Functioned and played are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Functioned" instead a verb "Played".
Both words in one sentence
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Nick Lowe can play several instruments, but has often functioned as the bassist in bands which he has played in or lead — and has sometimes been the face or joint face of those bands.
Source: Lead Bassist -
Protest Song: "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)" Record Producer: The first two albums were produced by John Simon, who also played instruments on several tracks and essentially functioned as a sixth band member.
Source: Music / The Band
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