I. noun see: propound Date: 14th century 1. something set up as an object or end to be attained ; intention , resolution , determination , a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution, see: intention II. transitive verb (~d; purposing) Date: 14th century to propose as an aim to oneself
PURPOSE
Meaning of PURPOSE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012