PURPOSE

PUR ·PO ·SE 2 syllables

A2 · Elementary 📏 7 letters 🎲 Scrabble 11 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  2. what something is used for
  3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something

💬 Examples

  • "his intent was to provide a new translation"
  • "good intentions are not enough"
  • "the function of an auger is to bore holes"
  • "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

🔗 Similar words

intentintentionaimdesignfunctionrole
verb
  1. propose or intend
  2. reach a decision

💬 Examples

  • "I aim to arrive at noon"
  • "he resolved never to drink again"

🔗 Similar words

aimpurportproposeresolve
← Unscramble PURPOSE