Purpose
Definition of purpose:
part of speech: adjective
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
part of speech: verb
part of speech: noun
part of speech: verb
To intend.
part of speech: adverb
Usage examples for purpose:
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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.