purpose
- Noun. An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
- Noun. A result that is desired; an intention.
- Noun. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
- Noun. The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
- Noun. The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
- Verb. (transitive) Have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
- Verb. (transitive) (''passive'') Designed for some purpose.
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