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purposes

 

[ หˆpษ™หpษ™sษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

for

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

Synonyms

goal, motive, reason

Examples of usage

  • The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project.
  • She joined the organization with the purpose of helping others.
Context #2 | Verb

serve

Have as one's intention or objective.

Synonyms

aim, intend, plan

Examples of usage

  • She purposed to finish the task by the end of the day.
  • He purposed to make a positive impact on society.

Translations

Translations of the word "purposes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น propรณsitos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ‡เคถเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwecke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tujuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ั–ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cele

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›ฎ็š„ (ใ‚‚ใใฆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท objectifs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ propรณsitos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amaรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฉ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‡ุฏุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบฤely

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบฤely

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ฎ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nameni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ัะฐั‚ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ–แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™qsษ™dlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ propรณsitos

Etymology

The word 'purposes' originated from the Old French word 'purpos', which meant 'aim, intention'. It entered the English language in the early 14th century. Over time, 'purposes' has evolved to represent the intentions, goals, and objectives behind actions or creations. The concept of purpose has been a central theme in philosophy, psychology, and self-help literature, highlighting the importance of having a clear sense of direction in life.

See also: multipurpose, purposed, purposeful, purposefully, purposeless, purposelessly, purposelessness, repurpose, repurposing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #516 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.