Purpose (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
  2. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.
  3. determination; resoluteness.
  4. the subject in hand; the point at issue.
  5. practical result, effect, or advantage: to act to good purpose.
verb (used with object), pur·posed, pur·pos·ing.
  1. to set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself.
  2. to intend; design.
  3. to resolve (to do something): He purposed to change his way of life radically.
verb (used without object), pur·posed, pur·pos·ing.
  1. to have a purpose.
Idioms
  1. by design; intentionally: How could you do such a thing on purpose?
  2. relevant; to the point: Her objections were not to the purpose.
noun
  1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists
  2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort
  3. fixed intention in doing something; determination
  4. practical advantage or use
  5. that which is relevant or under consideration (esp in the phrase to or from the purpose)
  6. purport
  7. intentionally
verb (tr)
  1. to intend or determine to do (something)
Purpose (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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