Role and Shape

Role

Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.

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Shape and role are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shape" instead a noun "Role".

Shape noun - A state of being or fitness.

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Role and shape are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Role" instead a noun "Shape".

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

good	good role	good shape
female	female role	female shape
exact	exact role	exact shape
particular	particular role	particular shape
Other adjectives: similar, usual, specific, current, original, true, proper, actual, real, large, big, huge, bad, new, traditional, former, different, iconic.

When Homer lands the role as the star of Everyman, a superhero movie based on a character created by Comic Book Guy, he's given a fitness trainer who helps him get in shape for the role.

Source: Don't Look at Me!
Small Role, Big Impact: The Elder isn't in much of the story, but her decisions shape the plot and multiple character arcs, notably Starry's and Mekuramast's.

Source: Fanfic / Futari Wa Pretty Cure Blue Moon
They both deal with creation myths, the role their gods and creatures of power shape the world around them, and conflicts with literal or metaphorical chaos.

Source: Tabletop Game / Chuubo's Marvelous Wish-Granting Engine

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