purpose

purposes purposed purposing
Noun
1. 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 designs"
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2. what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
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3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
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Verb
1. propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
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2. reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
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