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| 1. | [ noun ] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | |
| Synonyms: | intention aim intent design | |
| Examples: | "his intent was to provide a new translation" "good intentions are not enough" "the conscious aim of answering immediate needs" "he made no secret of his designs" |
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| Related terms: | goal mind will view cross-purpose sake intend aim design | |
| 2. | [ noun ] what something is used for | |
| Synonyms: | use function role | |
| Examples: | "the function of an auger is to bore holes" "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" |
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| Related terms: | utility raison_d'etre serve functional nonfunctional | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something | |
| Synonyms: | determination | |
| Examples: | "his determination showed in his every movement" "he is a man of purpose" |
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| Related terms: | resoluteness doggedness diligence indefatigability | |
| 4. | [ verb ] propose or intend | |
| Synonyms: | aim propose purport | |
| Examples: | "I aim to arrive at noon" |
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| Related terms: | intend aim intent | |
| 5. | [ verb ] reach a decision | |
| Synonyms: | resolve | |
| Examples: | "he resolved never to drink again" |
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| Related terms: | decide resolution | |
| Similar spelling: |
purposely purposeful purposive |
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