purpose

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  • February 9. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    purpose noun english

    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"

  • March 2. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    purpose noun english

    what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

  • March 2. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    purpose noun english

    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"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    purpose verb english

    propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

  • March 22. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    purpose verb english

    reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"