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- DictionaryPur·pose/ˈpərpəs/
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"
verb
- 1. have as one's intention or objective: formal "God has allowed suffering, even purposed it"
Definitions of purpose. noun. what something is used for. synonyms: function, role, use. see more. 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.
noun. uk / ˈpɜːpəs / us. purpose noun (REASON) Add to word list. B1. why you do something or why something exists: The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company. The drug may be legalized for medical purposes. Fewer examples. The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the future of the company.
purpose. [countable] the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve. Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. The plan achieved its primary purpose, if nothing else. The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
4 days ago · purpose in British English. (ˈpɜːpəs ) noun. 1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists. 2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort. 3. fixed intention in doing something; determination.
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. Origin of purpose
n. 1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists. 2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort. 3. fixed intention in doing something; determination: a man of purpose. 4. practical advantage or use: to work to good purpose.
2 days ago · 1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists. 2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort. 3. fixed intention in doing something; determination. a woman of purpose. 4. practical advantage or use.
