purposes
|pur/pos/es|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsɪz/
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/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
(purpose)
intention or aim
Etymology
'purpose' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'purposer,' where 'pur-' meant 'forth' and 'poser' meant 'to put.'
'purposer' transformed into the Middle English word 'purpos,' and eventually became the modern English word 'purpose'.
Initially, it meant 'to put forth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reason for doing something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The main purposes of the meeting were to discuss the budget and plan for the next quarter.
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Noun 2
a person's sense of resolve or determination.
She approached the task with a sense of purpose.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41