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Meaning of purpose

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

purpose

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːpəs//ˈpɝpəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

  2. A result that is desired; an intention.

  3. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

  4. The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/purpose

purpose

Pronunciation:/ˈpɜːpəs//ˈpɝpəs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

  2. (passive) To design for some purpose.

  3. To discourse.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/purpose

Related words

intentionintentresolvefunctiondeterminationproposeuserole