purpose
purpose /ˈpɝːpəs/
noun
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()
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
(
design
, intent
, aim
, intention
, purpose
)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
His intent was to provide a new translation
his intent was to provide a new translation
Good intentions are not enough
good intentions are not enough
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
He made no secret of his designs
he made no secret of his designs
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()
What something is used for
(
role
, use
, function
, purpose
)
what something is used for
The function of an auger is to bore holes
the function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
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()
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
(
determination
, purpose
)
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
His determination showed in his every movement
his determination showed in his every movement
He is a man of purpose
he is a man of purpose
verb
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Reach a decision
(
purpose
, resolve
)
reach a decision
He resolved never to drink again
he resolved never to drink again
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Propose or intend
(
purpose
, purport
, propose
, aim
)
propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon
I aim to arrive at noon
efflorescence
efflorescence /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/
noun
-
A powdery deposit on a surface
(
bloom
, efflorescence
)
a powdery deposit on a surface
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The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
(
anthesis
, blossoming
, efflorescence
, florescence
, flowering
, inflorescence
)
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
The garden was in full bloom, with vibrant flowers flowering everywhere.
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Any red eruption of the skin
(
efflorescence
, rash
, roseola
, skin rash
)
any red eruption of the skin
The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
The child's rash was caused by an allergic reaction to a new detergent
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The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
(
bloom
, blossom
, efflorescence
, flower
, flush
, heyday
, peak
, prime
)
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity