Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with function in American Collocation
function
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈfʌŋkʃ(ə)n/
main or essential
basic
essential
key
main
primary
vital
The main functions of this council are to set national security policies and assist in planning security strategies.
important
important
useful
One of the liver’s most important functions is to break down food and convert it into energy when needed.
specific
specific
The projects have served three specific functions within the formal research process.
to do with the body
bodily
He suffered some loss of control over bodily functions.
brain, liver etc
Dialysis may be necessary until kidney function has returned.
have or perform a particular function
carry out
discharge
exercise
fulfil
have
perform
serve
undertake
Some of these functions are carried out by members of the department.
Flood plains perform the essential function of storing water during flood events.