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Purpose

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Pronounce Purpose as P UW R P OW S EH.

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the reason for which something is done or created

purpose, intent, intention, aim, design(noun)

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

"his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

function, purpose, role, use(noun)

what something is used for

"the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

determination, purpose(verb)

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

"his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"

aim, purpose, purport, propose(verb)

propose or intend

"I aim to arrive at noon"

purpose, resolve(verb)

reach a decision

"he resolved never to drink again"

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists

still trying to discover her purpose in life

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now

He made mistakes on purpose to annoy me.

I have to attain my purpose at all costs.

I went there for the purpose of meeting him.

I believe my purpose in life is to make you happy.

I went there for the express purpose of earning money.

I came to this country for the purpose of studying music.

It is not likely that he did it on purpose to deceive me.

I guess this desk will serve the purpose until we can get a new one.

Tom explained the purpose of the project to Mary.

Susan broke the dish on purpose to show her anger.

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