purpose purpose /ˈpɝːpəs/

noun

1. () 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
   
   
2. () 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?
   
3. () 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

1. Reach a decision  ( purpose , resolve )
   reach a decision
    He resolved never to drink again
   he resolved never to drink again
   
2. Propose or intend  ( purpose , purport , propose , aim )
   propose or intend
    I aim to arrive at noon
   I aim to arrive at noon