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purpose n. [
intent, intention, aim, design] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his d
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purpose n. [
function, role, use] what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
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purpose n. [
determination] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
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purpose v. [
aim, purport, propose] propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
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purpose v. [
resolve] reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again"
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