purpose
/ˈpɜːpəs//ˈpɝpəs/
noun
- 1
An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
- 2
A result that is desired; an intention.
- 3
The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
- 4
The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
- 5
The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
“The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.”
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Instance; example.
verb
- 1
To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
- 2
(passive) To design for some purpose.
- 3
To discourse.
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