Thesaurus: purpose

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1. n. 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. n. Proposal to another; discourse.
3. n. Instance; example.
4. v. t. To set forth; to bring forward.
5. v. t. 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. v. i. To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
7. n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
8. n. what something is used for
9. n. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
10. v. propose or intend
11. v. reach a decision