purpose

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/ˈpɜːpəs/ English

Definitions

noun

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
A result that is desired; an intention.
The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

verb

To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
(passive) To design for some purpose.
To discourse.

Related words

Synonyms

determination intention resolution aim plan reason matter subject topic goal object target intended intend mean set out intent resolve

Associated

encourage facilitate promote promoting protect ensure provide dam preserve establishing

Rhymes

all-purpose multipurpose usurp us

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