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- pronunciation:
- puhr
p
 s
- 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 |
adjective + (n.)purpose
abstract,
comparative,
cosmetic,
defensive,
descriptive,
divine,
dual,
educational,
explicit,
express,
fundamental,
instructional,
intended,
legitimate,
main,
noble,
original,
peaceful,
practical,
primary,
promotional,
ritual,
secondary,
shared,
sole,
specific,
stated,
useful,
valid
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verb + (n.)purpose
accomplish, achieve, clarify, defeat, divert, exploit, fulfill, serve, suit, test
noun + (n.)purpose
clarity, comparison, defeat, discussion, embryo, identification, intent, meaning, propaganda, sense, seriousness, unity
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| phrase: |
on purpose |
The word purpose
contains the following part:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
  Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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