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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.
#AskGaryVee Episode 72: Casey Neistat on Applying to College & How to Focus on Goals
- to figure out what your passion
is, what your purpose is.
to figure out what your passion is, what your purpose is.
- When you have family, for
me, it gives me my purpose,
When you have family, for me, it gives me my purpose,
Knight
- 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.
What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross
- In terms of whether there's an evolutionary purpose to the inner voice,
In terms of whether there's an evolutionary purpose to the inner voice,
How Trump’s Charges Compare to This Past Politician's Scandal | WSJ
- If it was done specifically for the purpose of promoting your candidacy for a federal office, that's where the problem comes in.
If it was done specifically for the purpose of promoting your candidacy for a federal office, that's where the problem comes in.
How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
- They're really focused on ensuring that they have that work-life balance, and, really, mission-driven purpose when it comes to work.
They're really focused on ensuring that they have that work-life balance, and, really, mission-driven purpose when it comes to work.
- And the more we stay engaged and connected and share our purpose, the less of an issue disengagement will be.
And the more we stay engaged and connected and share our purpose, the less of an issue disengagement will be.
Being childfree by choice: five women on why they decided not to have kids
- Not on purpose just because, you know dating sucks.
Not on purpose just because, you know dating sucks.
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.
- after crashing a plane on purpose for a Youtube video.
after crashing a plane on purpose for a Youtube video.
What's the Truth About the First Thanksgiving?
- But the sense of purpose of the original Pilgrims left a permanent imprint on the national character.
But the sense of purpose of the original Pilgrims left a permanent imprint on the national character.
Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords
- Fillers serve a useful linguistic purpose when we're thinking, but not done speaking.
Fillers serve a useful linguistic purpose when we're thinking, but not done speaking.