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\ ˈbȯrn 
, ˈbu̇rn \
, ˈbu̇rn \variants:
or less commonly bourn
Definition of bourne
2 : goal, destination
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Synonyms for bourne
Synonyms
- aim,
- ambition,
- aspiration,
- design,
- dream,
- end,
- goal,
- idea,
- ideal,
- intent,
- intention,
- mark,
- meaning,
- object,
- objective,
- plan,
- point,
- pretension,
- purpose,
- target,
- thing
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The first known use of bourne was in 1523
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