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.
7.verbTo have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
8.verb(passive) To design for some purpose.
9.verbTo discourse.