Function and Like

function

Mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function. ()
- synonyms: mathematical function, single-valued function, map, mapping
What something is used for.
- usage: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it"
- synonyms: purpose, role, use
The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group.
- usage: "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
- synonyms: office, part, role
A relation such that one thing is dependent on another.
- usage: "height is a function of age"; "price is a function of supply and demand"
A formal or official social gathering or ceremony.
- usage: "it was a black-tie function"
A vaguely specified social event.
- usage: "the party was quite an affair"; "an occasion arranged to honor the president"; "a seemingly endless round of social functions"
- synonyms: affair, occasion, social occasion, social function
A set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program.
- synonyms: routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure

Perform as expected when applied.
- usage: "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
- synonyms: work, operate, go, run
Serve a purpose, role, or function.
- usage: "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"
- synonyms: serve
Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.
- usage: "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
- synonyms: officiate

(v.i.) Alternative of Functionate.
(n.) The course of action which peculiarly pertains to any public officer in church or state; the activity appropriate to any business or profession.
(n.) A quantity so connected with another quantity, that if any alteration be made in the latter there will be a consequent alteration in the former. Each quantity is said to be a function of the other. Thus, the circumference of a circle is a function of the diameter. If x be a symbol to which different numerical values can be assigned, such expressions as x2, 3x, Log. x, and Sin. x, are all functions of x.
(n.) The act of executing or performing any duty, office or calling; per formance.
(n.) The appropriate action of any special organ or part of an animal or vegetable organism; as, the function of the heart or the limbs; the function of leaves, sap, roots, etc.; life is the sum of the functions of the various organs and parts of the body.
(n.) The natural or assigned action of any power or faculty, as of the soul or of the intellect; the exertion of an energy of some determinate kind.
(n.) A public or social ceremony or gathering; a festivity or entertainment, especially one somewhat formal.
(n.) A religious ceremony, especially one particularly impressive and elaborate.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

A similar kind.
- usage: "dogs, foxes, and the like, "we don't want the likes of you around here"
- synonyms: the like, the likes of
A kind of person.
- usage: "We'll not see his like again"; "I can't tolerate people of his ilk"
- synonyms: ilk

Prefer or wish to do something.
- usage: "Do you care to try this dish"; "Would you like to come along to the movies"
- synonyms: wish, care
Find enjoyable or agreeable.
- usage: "I like jogging"; "She likes to read Russian novels"
Be fond of.
- usage: "I like my nephews"
Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard.
- usage: "How did you like the President's speech last night"
Want to have.
- usage: "I'd like a beer now"

Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination.
- usage: "suits of like design"; "a limited circle of like minds"; "members of the cat family have like dispositions"; "as like as two peas in a pod"; "doglike devotion"; "a dreamlike quality"
- synonyms: similar
Equal in amount or value.
- usage: "like amounts"; "equivalent amounts"; "the same amount"; "gave one six blows and the other a like number"; "the same number"
- synonyms: same
Having the same or similar characteristics.
- usage: "all politicians are alike"; "they looked utterly alike"; "friends are generally alike in background and taste"
- synonyms: alike, similar
Conforming in every respect.
- usage: "boxes with corresponding dimensions"; "the like period of the preceding year"
- synonyms: comparable, corresponding

(n.) A liking; a preference; inclination; -- usually in pl.; as, we all have likes and dislikes.
(superl.) Equal or nearly equal; as, fields of like extent.
(a.) In a like or similar manner.
(v.i.) To come near; to avoid with difficulty; to escape narrowly; as, he liked to have been too late. Cf. Had like, under Like, a.
(a.) In a manner like that of; in a manner similar to; as, do not act like him.
(a.) To liken; to compare.
(superl.) Having the same or nearly the same, appearance, qualities or characteristics; resembling; similar to; similar; alike; -- often with in and the particulars of the resemblance; as, they are like each other in features, complexion, and many traits of character.
(a.) To suit; to please; to be agreeable to.
(v.i.) To have an appearance or expression; to look; to seem to be (in a specified condition).
(a.) Likely; probably.
(superl.) Having probability; affording probability; probable; likely.
(a.) To be pleased with in a moderate degree; to approve; to take satisfaction in; to enjoy.
(n.) That which is equal or similar to another; the counterpart; an exact resemblance; a copy.
(superl.) Inclined toward; disposed to; as, to feel like taking a walk.
(v.i.) To be pleased; to choose.
(n.) The stroke which equalizes the number of strokes played by the opposing player or side; as, to play the like.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary