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purpose

 

[ หˆpษ™หpษ™s ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

general

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

Synonyms

goal, motive, objective, reason

Examples of usage

  • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project.
  • Her purpose in life is to help others.
  • The main purpose of the research is to find a cure for the disease.
Context #2 | Verb

formal

Have as one's intention or objective.

Synonyms

aim, intend, plan, propose

Examples of usage

  • She purposed to visit her grandmother every week.
  • He purposed to finish the project by the end of the month.

Translations

Translations of the word "purpose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น propรณsito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ็š„๏ผˆใ‚‚ใใฆใ๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท but

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ propรณsito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบฤel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบฤel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฎ็š„ (mรนdรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ัะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™qsษ™d

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ propรณsito

Etymology

The word 'purpose' originated from the Old French word 'porpos' which derived from the Latin word 'propositum', meaning 'put forth'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent the reason behind an action or the intention of a person or thing. The concept of purpose has been explored in various philosophical and religious contexts, emphasizing the importance of having a clear aim or goal in life.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #304, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.