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1. a. : something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention. b. : resolution, determination. 2. : a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution. purpose. 2 of 2. verb. purposed; purposing. transitive verb. : to propose as an aim to oneself. Phrases. on purpose. : by intent : intentionally. Synonyms. Noun.
noun. the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. Synonyms: target, objective, object, rationale, point. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. determination; resoluteness. the subject in hand; the point at issue. practical result, effect, or advantage: to act to good purpose. verb (used with object)
noun. uk / ˈpɜː.pəs / us / ˈpɝː.pəs / Add to word list. B1 [ C ] why you do something or why something exists: The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease. His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself. Her main / primary purpose in su ing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.
noun. uk / ˈpɜː.pəs / us / ˈpɝː.pəs / why you do something or why ... See more at purpose. (Definition of main and purpose from the Cambridge English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of main purpose. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web.
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. The purpose of the exercise is to judge a soldier's fitness for combat.
1. countable noun. The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies. [ + of] Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose. ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes.
[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.
