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purpose
[ pur-puhs ]
noun
- the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- determination; resoluteness.
- the subject in hand; the point at issue.
- practical result, effect, or advantage:
to act to good purpose.
verb (used with object)
- to set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself.
- to intend; design.
Synonyms: , ,
- to resolve (to do something):
He purposed to change his way of life radically.
verb (used without object)
- to have a purpose.
purpose
/ ˈɜːə /
noun
- the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists
- a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort
- fixed intention in doing something; determination
a man of purpose
- practical advantage or use
to work to good purpose
- that which is relevant or under consideration (esp in the phrase to or from the purpose )
- archaic.purport
- on purposeintentionally
verb
- to intend or determine to do (something)
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܰpDz verb (used with object) prepurposed prepurposing
- ·ܰpDz verb (used with object) repurposed repurposing
- ܲ·ܰpDz adjective
- ܲ·ܰpDz·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of purpose1
Idioms and Phrases
- on purpose, by design; intentionally:
How could you do such a thing on purpose?
- to the purpose, relevant; to the point:
Her objections were not to the purpose.
More idioms and phrases containing purpose
see at cross purposes ; for all intents and purposes ; on purpose ; serve a purpose ; to good purpose ; to little or no purpose .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“We also determined that working with the Police Foundation was the most effective and efficient way to secure donations from our residents that could be earmarked for this purpose.”
"They formed part of a network of older local men, who actively targeted young, vulnerable, local women for the purpose of sexual exploitation," she said.
And if Beijing believes that is indeed the primary purpose of the tariffs, it may decide there is nothing to negotiate anyway.
Earlier this year, Bonta’s office told news outlet CalMatters that it’s an ongoing investigation and the department “is committed to protecting charitable assets for their intended purpose and takes this responsibility seriously.”
Thibou denied that he stabbed Ms Maximen on purpose or that he intended to kill her or cause her serious bodily harm.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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