PURPOSE


Meaning of PURPOSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpə:pəs ]

n. & v. --n. 1 an object to be attained; a thing intended. 2 the intention to act. 3 resolution, determination. --v.tr. have as one's purpose; design, intend. øon purpose intentionally. purpose-built (or -made) built or made for a specific purpose. to no purpose with no result or effect. to the purpose 1 relevant. 2 useful. [ME f. OF porpos, purpos f. L proponere (as PROPOUND)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.