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   purpose

   /ˈpəːpəs/

   noun

   • 1. the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists: "the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee" Similar motivemotivationgroundscauseimpetusoccasionreasonpointbasisjustificationintentionaimobjectobjectivegoalendplanschemetargetambitionaspirationdesirewishhopeadvantagebenefitgooduseusefulnessvaluemeritworthgainprofitavailresultoutcomeeffectinformal:mileagepercentagearchaic:behoofbootfunctionroleraison d'être
   • ▪ a particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent: "state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes"
   • 2. a person's sense of resolve or determination: "there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off" Similar determinationresolutenessresolutionresolvefirmness (of purpose)steadfastnessbackbonedrivepushthrustenthusiasmambitioninitiativeenterprisemotivationsingle-mindednesscommitmentconvictiondedicationinformal:get-up-and-go

   verb

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

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer (see propose).

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