noun#1,171 by frequency
purpose
/ˈpɜː.pəs/
The end for which something is done, is made or exists; Function, role
- plural
- purposes
Meanings
- 1
The end for which something is done, is made or exists
He did it on purpose.
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Tom did it on purpose.
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- 2
Function, role
- 3
meaning for existing or doing somethingrare
- 4
Resolution; determinationrare
- 5
The subject of discourse; the point at issuerare