I. ˈpər-pəs noun
Etymology: Middle English purpos, from Anglo-French, from purposer to intend, propose, from Latin proponere (perfect indicative proposui ) to propose — more at propound
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
b. : resolution , determination
2. : a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
Synonyms: see intention
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- on purpose
II. transitive verb
( pur·posed ; pur·pos·ing )
Date: 14th century
: to propose as an aim to oneself