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purpose
purpose
noun
Definition of PURPOSE
1
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish <the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted>
Synonyms aim, ambition, aspiration, bourne (also bourn), design, dream, end, idea, ideal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, object, objective, plan, point, pretension, purpose, target, thing
2
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists <still trying to discover her purpose in life>
Related Words affair, concern, hand, involvement, participation; niche, office, post, situation; calling, occupation, pursuit, vocation; activity, assignment, charge, commission, duty, employ, mission, responsibility, service, use
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