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purpose Definition
(n)
an
anticipated
outcome
that
is
intended
or
that
guides
your
planned
actions
; "
his
intent
was
to
provide
a
new
translation
"; "
good
intentions
are
not
enough
"; "
it
was
created
with
the
conscious
aim
of
answering
immediate
needs
"; "
he
made
no
secret
of
his
d
(n)
what
something
is
used
for
; "
the
function
of
an
auger
is
to
bore
holes
"; "
ballet
is
beautiful
but
what
use
is
it
?"
(n)
the
quality
of
being
determined
to
do
or
achieve
something
; "
his
determination
showed
in
his
every
movement
"; "
he
is
a
man
of
purpose
"
(v)
propose
or
intend
; "
I
aim
to
arrive
at
noon
"
(v)
reach
a
decision
; "
he
resolved
never
to
drink
again
"
purpose Synonyms
aim
design
determination
function
intent
intention
propose
purport
purpose
resolve
role
use
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