purpose

Definitions

1. 1noun

   That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.

2. 2noun

   Proposal to another; discourse.

3. 3noun

   Instance; example.

4. 4transitive verb

   To set forth; to bring forward.

5. 5transitive verb

   To propose, as an aim, to one's self; to determine upon, as some end or object to be accomplished; to intend; to design; to resolve; -- often followed by an infinitive or dependent clause.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.

7. 7noun

   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"

   Synonyms

   determination
8. 8noun

   what something is used for

   "the function of an auger is to bore holes"

   "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

   Synonyms

   functionroleuse
9. 9noun

   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"

   Synonyms

   aimdesignintentintention
10. 10verb

    reach a decision

    "he resolved never to drink again"

    Synonyms

    resolve
11. 11verb

    propose or intend

    "I aim to arrive at noon"

    Synonyms

    aimproposepurport