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- pronunciation:
- puhr
p
 s
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- on purpose
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a reason or plan guiding an action; motive or intention.
He joined a fitness center for the purpose of losing weight.Her main purpose in writing the book was to educate people about this tragic disease.May I ask the purpose of your visit?- synonyms:
- aim, design, end, goal, intention, motive, objective, rationale
- similar words:
- ambition, aspiration, direction, effect, intent, mission, object, plan, point, purport, reason, sake, sense, spirit, target, why
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| definition 2: |
determination or resolve.
He practices violin with a great sense of purpose.- synonyms:
- determination, resolution, resolve
- similar words:
- constancy, decision, diligence, motivation, perseverance, persistence, will
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| definition 3: |
the reason for which something exists.
The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate the new sales strategy.This is a beautiful object, but I don't understand its purpose.- synonyms:
- design, function, object
- similar words:
- aim, application, destination, intention, point, raison d'être, rationale, reason, role, use, why
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| related words: |
animus, conception, dream, essence, message, thought |
adjective + (n.)purpose
abstract,
administrative,
analytical,
avowed,
ceremonial,
charitable,
comparative,
cosmetic,
decorative,
defensive,
descriptive,
diagnostic,
didactic,
divine,
dual,
educational,
explicit,
express,
fundamental,
humanitarian,
illustrative,
instructional,
intended,
legitimate,
main,
medicinal,
nefarious,
noble,
original,
ostensible,
peaceful,
practical,
primary,
promotional,
recreational,
ritual,
secondary,
secular,
shared,
sole,
specific,
stated,
therapeutic,
ultimate,
underlying,
useful,
utilitarian,
valid
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verb + (n.)purpose
accomplish, achieve, clarify, defeat, divert, exploit, fulfil, fulfill, serve, suit, test
noun + (n.)purpose
accountability, clarity, comparison, defeat, discussion, embryo, identification, intent, marijuana, meaning, propaganda, sense, seriousness, unity
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| phrase: |
on purpose |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
purposes, purposing, purposed |
| definition 1: |
to set as an aim; intend.
He purposed to find a rich woman and marry her.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- intend, mean
- similar words:
- aim, aspire to, design, plan, propose, purport, scheme
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| definition 2: |
to determine or resolve (usu. fol. by an infinitive).
The British purposed to retake the fort no matter what the cost.[verb + infinitive
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- synonyms:
- determine, resolve
- similar words:
- decide, intend, mean, vow
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| related words: |
will |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to have a purpose.
- synonyms:
- intend, mean
- similar words:
- determine, plan
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| related words: |
resolve |
adverb + (v.)purpose
differently
(v.)purpose
+ noun
project
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The word purpose
contains the following part:
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
  Example words:
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