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   purpose

   /ˈpəːpəs/

   noun

   • 1. the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists: "the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee" Similar motivemotivationgroundscauseimpetusoccasionreasonpointbasisjustificationintentionaimobjectobjectivegoalendplanschemetargetambitionaspirationdesirewishhopeadvantagebenefitgooduseusefulnessvaluemeritworthgainprofitavailresultoutcomeeffectinformal:mileagepercentagearchaic:behoofbootfunctionroleraison d'être
   • ▪ a particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent: "state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes"
   • 2. a person's sense of resolve or determination: "there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off" Similar determinationresolutenessresolutionresolvefirmness (of purpose)steadfastnessbackbonedrivepushthrustenthusiasmambitioninitiativeenterprisemotivationsingle-mindednesscommitmentconvictiondedicationinformal:get-up-and-go

   verb

   • 1. have as one's intention or objective: formal "God has allowed suffering, even purposed it"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer (see propose).

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   What is another word for purpose?

   • Other forms: purposes; purposed; purposing When you do something with purpose, you do it with determination. When your activities have a purpose, you have an aim or intention in mind. This noun also has a third meaning: "function, role, or use."

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   What is the purpose of a plan?

   • The plan achieved its primary purpose, if nothing else. The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. Giving too much advance notice would defeat the purpose of the inspection. for the purpose of doing something A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer.

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   What does purpose mean?

   • The meaning of PURPOSE is something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention. How to use purpose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Purpose.

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   What is the difference between intention and purpose?

   • intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness. purpose suggests a more settled determination.

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   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.

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   noun. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. synonyms: aim, design, intent, intention, mission. see more. noun. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose. “he is a man of purpose ”. synonyms: determination. see more.

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   Purpose definition: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal.