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

Related Words grail, holy grail; plot, project, scheme; desire, hope, mind, wish; nirvana; destination, terminus

Near Antonyms means, method, way

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>

Synonyms business, capacity, function, job, part, place, position, purpose, task, work

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