Purpose

Definition of purpose:

part of speech: adjective

Purposeless.

part of speech: noun

That which a person sets before himself as an end: aim: intention: effect.

part of speech: noun

Design; end or aim desired; settled intention; meaning.

part of speech: verb

To intend or resolve; design.

part of speech: verb

To have an intention.

part of speech: noun

Aim; intention; effect.

part of speech: verb

To intend.

part of speech: adverb

Purposely.

Usage examples for purpose:

• But what was the purpose to be in this case? "The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller", Calvin Thomas.

• If we do not, it will not meet its purpose in our case, and we shall be lost. "Bible-Readings-for-the-Home-Circle", .

• We two will live with but one heart and one purpose "A Maid at King Alfred’s Court", Lucy Foster Madison.

• I have a purpose in coming here. "The Argonauts of North Liberty", Bret Harte.