purpose

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. Source: opted

2. n. Proposal to another; discourse. Source: opted

3. n. Instance; example. Source: opted

4. v. t. To set forth; to bring forward. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

6. v. i. To have a purpose or intention; to discourse. Source: opted

7. n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions Source: wordnet

8. n. what something is used for Source: wordnet

9. n. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose Source: wordnet

10. v. propose or intend Source: wordnet

11. v. reach a decision Source: wordnet

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