Purposed: meaning, definitions and examples

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purposed

[ ˈpəːpəʊz ]

^{Context #1}

formal

Having the intention or aim of doing something.

Synonyms

aim, intend, plan

Examples of usage

He purposed to make amends for his past mistakes.
She purposed to start a new business venture.
They purposed to travel the world together.

^{Context #2}

formal

To propose or intend to do something.

Synonyms

intend, plan, propose

Examples of usage

He purposed to propose to his girlfriend on her birthday.
She purposed to donate a portion of her earnings to charity.
They purposed to meet every month to discuss their progress.

^{Context #3}

rare

The intention or aim of a person.

Synonyms

aim, goal, intention

Examples of usage

Her purposed in life was to help others in need.
His purposed was clear from a young age - to become a doctor.
Their purposed to achieve success in their chosen field was inspiring.

Translations

Translations of the word "purposed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proposto

🇮🇳 प्रस्तावित

🇩🇪 vorgeschlagen

🇮🇩 diusulkan

🇺🇦 запропонований

🇵🇱 zaproponowany

🇯🇵 提案された

🇫🇷 proposé

🇪🇸 propuesto

🇹🇷 önerilen

🇰🇷 제안된

🇸🇦 مقترح

🇨🇿 navržený

🇸🇰 navrhnutý

🇨🇳 建议的

🇸🇮 predlagan

🇮🇸 lagður fram

🇰🇿 ұсынылған

🇬🇪 შემოთავაზებული

🇦🇿 təklif edilən

🇲🇽 propuesto

Word origin

The word 'purposed' originated from the Middle English word 'purposen', which came from the Old French 'purposer', meaning 'to plan'. The term has evolved over time to represent the act of having a specific intention or aim. The concept of purpose and intention has been central to human endeavors throughout history, shaping decisions and actions. In modern usage, 'purposed' continues to convey the idea of deliberate intent or planned action.