purpose
pur·pose (pûrʹpəs)n. 1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal: “And ever those, who would enjoyment gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue” (Sarah Josepha Hale). 2. A result or effect that is intended or desired; an intention. See Synonyms at intention. 3. Determination; resolution: He was a man of purpose. 4. The matter at hand; the point at issue.tr.v. pur·posed, pur·pos·ing, pur·pos·es To intend or resolve to perform or accomplish.Idioms:on purpose Intentionally; deliberately.to good purpose With good results.to little/no purpose With few or no results. [Middle English purpos, from Anglo-Norman, from purposer, to intend : pur-, forth (from Latin prō-. See pro-1) + poser, to put; see pose1.]
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