Purpose

noun

/ˈpɜːpəs/

Word Frequency: 92.0

Definitions

1.nounAn objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

2.nounA result that is desired; an intention.

3.nounThe act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

4.nounThe subject of discourse; the point at issue.

5.nounThe reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

"The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."

6.nounInstance; example.

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