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purpose
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Noun
  • 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
  • what something is used for
    • the function of an auger is to bore holes
    • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
  • 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
Verb
  • reach a decision
    • he resolved never to drink again
  • propose or intend
    • I aim to arrive at noon
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