nounπShareAn objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal."The student studied hard with the purposes of getting good grades and graduating on time. "planachievementbusinessorganizationattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA result that is desired; an intention."She saved money for several purposes, including a new phone and a summer vacation. "outcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of intending to do something; resolution; determination."Her focused studies showed her strong purposes to succeed in college. "mindattitudephilosophyplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe subject of discourse; the point at issue."For the purposes of this meeting, we will only discuss the budget cuts. "pointaspectfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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."functionplanphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInstance; example."This recipe provides several purposes, such as baking a cake, making cookies, or even frosting cupcakes. "typeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan."She purposes to finish her novel by the end of the year. "planactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(passive) To design for some purpose."The classroom was purposed as a shelter during the storm. "planfunctionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo discourse."The professor purposes to spend the next lecture discussing the nuances of quantum physics. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
