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purposes

/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/ /ˈpɝpəsɪz/

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noun

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

Examples :

"The student studied hard with the purposes of getting good grades and graduating on time. "

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noun

A result that is desired; an intention.

Examples :

"She saved money for several purposes, including a new phone and a summer vacation. "

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noun

The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

Examples :

"Her focused studies showed her strong purposes to succeed in college. "

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noun

The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

Examples :

"For the purposes of this meeting, we will only discuss the budget cuts. "

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noun

The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

Examples :

"The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."

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noun

Instance; example.

Examples :

"This recipe provides several purposes, such as baking a cake, making cookies, or even frosting cupcakes. "

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verb

To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

Examples :

"She purposes to finish her novel by the end of the year. "

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verb

(passive) To design for some purpose.

Examples :

"The classroom was purposed as a shelter during the storm. "

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Examples :

"The professor purposes to spend the next lecture discussing the nuances of quantum physics. "

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