Meaning & Definition of Purpose in English
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Purpose
/pərpəs/
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"
synonym:
- purpose,
- intent,
- intention,
- aim,
- design
2. What something is used for
- "The function of an auger is to bore holes"
- "Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
synonym:
- function,
- purpose,
- role,
- use
3. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something
- Firmness of purpose
- "His determination showed in his every movement"
- "He is a man of purpose"
synonym:
- determination,
- purpose
verb
1. Propose or intend
- "I aim to arrive at noon"
synonym:
- aim,
- purpose,
- purport,
- propose
2. Reach a decision
- "He resolved never to drink again"
synonym:
- purpose,
- resolve
Examples of using
He never opens his mouth without a purpose of complaining about something.
Every function should have comments describing its purpose in order to avoid confusions.
I left my coat at home on purpose.