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| act |
to do something with purpose or energy. [1/4 definitions] |
| action |
something that is done for a specific purpose. |
| adaptable |
abed to be changed in order to serve a different purpose or work in a new way. [1/2 definitions] |
| ad hoc |
for this particular case, occasion, or purpose only; with respect only to this. [1/2 definitions] |
| adrift |
without purpose or decisiveness. [1/4 definitions] |
| advertising |
the business, profession, or action of creating and distributing notices to the public for the purpose of stimulating sales of a product or service. [1/2 definitions] |
| affront |
something that is said or done on purpose to be rude or mean. [2 definitions] |
| aim |
intention; purpose; goal. [1/3 definitions] |
| aimless |
having no purpose or goal. |
| allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. [1/2 definitions] |
| allowance |
money that someone receives at regular times or for a particular purpose. |
| ally |
to join or unite for a particular purpose (usually followed by "to" or "with"). [2 definitions] |
| anthropocentric |
assuming man to be the most important purpose or being of the universe. [1/2 definitions] |
| anti-hero |
a central character in a story, novel, or play who lacks traditional heroic qualities, such as high purpose or moral strength. |
| apparatus |
any system, such as a political organization, that is designed to accomplish a specific purpose. [1/2 definitions] |
| appliance |
a device used for a particular purpose. Stoves, refrigerators, toasters, vacuum cleaners, and room heaters are some appliances used in the home. Most applicances use electricity. |
| appraisal |
an estimate, esp. by an official or expert, of the value of property, such as a house, land, work of art, or jewelry for the purpose of taxation, sale, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| appropriate |
to set aside for a particular purpose. [1/2 definitions] |
| appurtenance |
(pl.) equipment or instruments used for a given purpose; gear. [1/2 definitions] |
| arm2 |
to give weapons to (people) for the purpose of attacking or defending. [1/2 definitions] |
| armed |
prepared, as for a given purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
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