PURPOSE


Meaning of PURPOSE in English

■ noun

1》 the reason for which something is done or for which something exists.

2》 resolve or determination.

■ verb formal have as one's objective.

Phrases

on ~ intentionally.

to the ~ relevant or useful.

Derivatives

~less adjective

~lessly adverb

~lessness noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. porpos , from porposer , var. of proposer (see propose ).

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