Associations to the word «Purpose»

PURPOSE, noun. An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

PURPOSE, noun. A result that is desired; an intention.

PURPOSE, noun. The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

PURPOSE, noun. The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

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

PURPOSE, noun. (obsolete) Instance; example.

PURPOSE, verb. (transitive) Have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

PURPOSE, verb. (transitive) (passive) Designed for some purpose.

PURPOSE, verb. (obsolete) (intransitive) To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.

PURPOSE STATEMENT, noun. A mission statement

PURPOSE STATEMENT, noun. (US) (finance) An affidavit stating the purpose or a proposed loan

PURPOSE, noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs".

PURPOSE, noun. What something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?".

PURPOSE, noun. The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose".

PURPOSE, verb. Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".

PURPOSE, verb. Reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again".