purpose
US /ˈpɚpəs/
・UK /'pɜ:pəs/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
The purpose of this meeting is to tell you about the monthly bonus payment
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A person's sense of resolve or determination.
Her main purpose in life is to help others.
adv.AdverbWith clear intention or determination.
She walked with purpose towards the stage.
adv.AdverbIntentionally; deliberately.
I didn't do it on purpose; it was an accident.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Have as one's intention or objective.
The company purposes to expand its operations next year.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The use to which something is put.
The tool served its purpose well.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To intend or resolve to do something.
They purposed to build a new school in the village.
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How Words Can Harm: Crash Course Philosophy #28
- That is its sole purpose.
That is its sole purpose.
- That is its sole purpose.
That is its sole purpose.
#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
- And college is one of the best places, one of the best atmospheres, environments you can be in to figure out what your calling is in life, to figure out what your passion is, what your purpose is.
And college is one of the best places, one of the best atmospheres, environments you can be in to figure out what your calling is in life, to figure out what your passion is, what your purpose is.
- to figure out what your passion
is, what your purpose is.
to figure out what your passion is, what your purpose is.
Knight
- Gertrude in Nivelles, after a probation of three years, are made knights at the altar "by a knight called in for that purpose, who gives them the accolade with a sword and pronounces the usual words." Spain, to honour those women who defended Tortosa against an attack by the Moors, Ramon Borenga IV, Count of Barcelona, created the Order of the Hatchet in 1149.
Gertrude in Nivelles, after a probation of three years, are made knights at the altar "by a knight called in for that purpose, who gives them the accolade with a sword and pronounces the usual words." Spain, to honour those women who defended Tortosa against an attack by the Moors, Ramon Borenga IV, Count of Barcelona, created the Order of the Hatchet in 1149.
- purpose, who gives them the accolade with a sword and pronounces the usual words.
purpose, who gives them the accolade with a sword and pronounces the usual words.
Non-smoking Asian women getting lung cancer at a high rate; new study seeks to determine why
- Each step has a purpose, and she's rarely by herself, and
Each step has a purpose, and she's rarely by herself, and
- Each step has a purpose, and she's rarely by herself,
Each step has a purpose, and she's rarely by herself,
Gen Z is reshaping the future of work – here’s how
- and have no purpose that binds us together." No, give me a why.
and have no purpose that binds us together." No, give me a why.
- and have no purpose that binds us together." No, give me a why.
and have no purpose that binds us together." No, give me a why.
How Girl Scouts’ $800 Million Cookie Empire Works | The Economics Of | WSJ
- But that defeats the purpose, as many parents have told me,
But that defeats the purpose, as many parents have told me,
- And I think if a parent just swoops in and buys all the boxes or buys too many boxes, it defeats the purpose of what the program stands for.
And I think if a parent just swoops in and buys all the boxes or buys too many boxes, it defeats the purpose of what the program stands for.
Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
- US cluster munitions, also known as dual-purpose improved conventional munition,
US cluster munitions, also known as dual-purpose improved conventional munition,
- also known as dual-purpose improved conventional munition,
also known as dual-purpose improved conventional munition,
Why Aldi Is America’s Fastest Growing Grocery Store | WSJ The Economics Of
- These cost-cutting strategies are critical to Aldi's profit margin, and they're why the company is able to offer items that are cheaper than the national average, but they also serve another purpose.
These cost-cutting strategies are critical to Aldi's profit margin, and they're why the company is able to offer items that are cheaper than the national average, but they also serve another purpose.
- but they also serve another purpose.
but they also serve another purpose.
Fake accident: YouTuber jailed: BBC News Review
- A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a Youtube video.
A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a Youtube video.
- A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a YouTube video.
A social media influencer has gone to jail after crashing a plane on purpose for a YouTube video.
“Getting Pulled Over In America” - Trevor Noah - (Lost In Translation)
- Running away from the policeman and again, the media for some strange reason just seems to forget what the main purpose of the discussion is.
Running away from the policeman and again, the media for some strange reason just seems to forget what the main purpose of the discussion is.
- And again, the media, for some strange reason, just seems to forget what the main purpose of the discussion is.
And again, the media, for some strange reason, just seems to forget what the main purpose of the discussion is.