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- pronunciation:
- puhr
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- phrases:
- on purpose
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a reason or plan that guides an action; design or goal.
The purpose of wearing boots is to keep your feet warm and dry.- synonyms:
- aim, end, goal, motive, objective
- similar words:
- ambition, aspiration, intent, mission, object, plan, point, reason, sake, sense, spirit, target, why
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| definition 2: |
determination or will.
He practices violin with a great sense of purpose.- synonyms:
- determination, resolution, resolve
- similar words:
- motivation, persistence, will
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| definition 3: |
the reason for which something exists.
My father says the purpose of cats is to clear the world of mice.- synonyms:
- function, object
- similar words:
- aim, application, destination, intention, point, reason, role, use, why
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| related words: |
dream |
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| phrase: |
on purpose |
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