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Bookmark or Share- Purpose Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. 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.
- PURPOSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionarynoun. 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.
- PURPOSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comnoun. 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.
- PURPOSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionarynoun. us / ˈpɝː.pəs / uk / ˈpɜː.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.
- Purpose - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.comDefinitions 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.
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