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purpose
noun(pur-pose)
something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
purpose
noun(pur-pose)
resolution, determination
purpose
noun(pur-pose)
a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
purpose
verb(pur-pose)
to propose as an aim to oneself
purpose
adjective(pur-pose)
built for a particular purpose
purpose
adjective(pur-pose)
suited for many purposes or uses
purpose
noun(pur-pose)
a purpose usually unintentionally contrary to another purpose of oneself or of someone or something else —usually used in plural
purpose
adjective(pur-pose)
having breed characteristics that serve two purposes
purpose
adjective(pur-pose)
suitable to be used for two or more basic purposes
purpose
noun(pur-pose)
a more meaningful reason to live, work, etc.
purpose
noun phrase(pur-pose)
a clearly stated purpose
purpose
idiom(pur-pose)
to make (something) pointless

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