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Definition of Purpose
1. Verb. Propose or intend. "I aim to arrive at noon"
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean, Think
Derivative terms: Aim, Aim, Purport
2. Noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. "He made no secret of his designs"
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Mind, Cross-purpose, Final Cause, Sake, View, Will
Derivative terms: Aim, Design, Design, Design, Intend
3. Verb. Reach a decision. "They purpose to move "; "He resolved never to drink again"
Generic synonyms: Decide, Determine, Make Up One's Mind
Derivative terms: Resolution, Resolve
4. Noun. What something is used for. "Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
Generic synonyms: Usefulness, Utility
Specialized synonyms: Raison D'etre
Attributes: Functional, Nonfunctional
Derivative terms: Function
5. Noun. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose. "He is a man of purpose"
Generic synonyms: Firmness, Firmness Of Purpose, Resoluteness, Resolution, Resolve
Specialized synonyms: Doggedness, Perseverance, Persistence, Persistency, Pertinacity, Tenaciousness, Tenacity, Indefatigability, Indefatigableness, Tirelessness, Diligence, Industriousness, Industry
Definition of Purpose
1. n. That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.
2. v. t. To set forth; to bring forward.
3. v. i. To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
Definition of Purpose
1. Noun. An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. ¹
2. Noun. A result that is desired; an intention. ¹
3. Noun. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination. ¹
4. Noun. The subject of discourse; the point at issue. ¹
5. Noun. The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive) Have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive) (''passive'') Designed for some purpose. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Purpose
1. to resolve to perform or accomplish [v -POSED, -POSING, -POSES]