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    pur·pose
    /ˈpərpəs/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. have as one's intention or objective: formal "God has allowed suffering, even purposed it"

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  2. PURPOSE definition: 1. why you do something or why something exists: 2. If you do something on purpose, you do it…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of PURPOSE is something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention. How to use purpose in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Purpose.

  4. noun. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort. fixed intention in doing something; determination. a man of purpose. practical advantage or use. to work to good purpose.

  5. Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it.

  6. When you do something with purpose, you do it with determination. When your activities have a purpose, you have an aim or intention in mind.

  7. PURPOSE meaning: 1. why you do something or why something exists: 2. If you do something on purpose, you do it…. Learn more.

  8. /ˈpɜːrpəs/ Idioms. [countable] the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve. Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money. The plan achieved its primary purpose, if nothing else. The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.

  9. n. 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: a man of purpose. 4. practical advantage or use: to work to good purpose.

  10. Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it.

  11. Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it.

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