to the purpose
Definition of to the purpose
old-fashioned
: appropriate to the situation He didn't say much to the purpose.
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purposeplay
: something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention
: resolution, determination
: a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
: to propose as an aim to oneself
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