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purpose

/ˈpɜːpəs/
Meanings
  • noun

    The reason or objective for doing something.

    - "The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project."
    - "Her purpose in life is to help others."
    - "What is the purpose of this assignment?"
  • noun

    The intended or desired end result of an action.

    - "The purpose of the exercise was to build endurance."
    - "The purpose of the medication is to relieve pain."
    - "What is the purpose of this new policy?"
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɝpəs/



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  2. /ˈpɝpəs/



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Synonyms

determination , intention , resolution , aim , intention , plan , reason , matter , subject , topic , aim , goal , object , target , intended , aim , intend , mean , plan , set out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with purpose
imporance , porpoise , horse , course , hearse , rehearse , verse
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Purpose (English) : Reason or objective

  2. Purpose (English) : Grape variety

  3. Purpose (Spanish) : Intention or plan

Homophones
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  1. Purpose (English) : Reason or objective

  2. Purpose (English) : Grape variety

Variants
List of all variants of purpose that leads to same result
on purpose , purpose , purposes , purposed , purposing , purpose-built , all-purpose , cross-purpose , cross-purposes , dual-purpose , general-purpose , special purpose acquisition companies , special purpose acquisition company , a higher purpose , defeat the purpose of
Forms
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purposes, pursuing, purposely

Etymology
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From Old French purpos, from Latin purus 'pure' + posse 'able'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'purpose' appears in the title of the famous Shakespearean play 'Hamlet'.

  2. The Purpose Driven Life, a self-help book by Rick Warren, has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

  3. In ancient Greece, the word 'purpose' was often translated as 'intention' or 'will'.

  4. The Purpose Prize, an annual award given by the Skoll Foundation, recognizes social entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact on the world.

Related Concepts
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  1. Goal: A specific, measurable objective to be achieved.

  2. Motivation: The driving force behind an action or behavior.

  3. Objective: A fact or condition that is being objectively observed or considered.

Quotes
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  1. Shocking as it is, more than a month after the hurricane hit, New Orleans is still, for all practical "purposes", a ghost town.

    - Tom Piazza,{it}Why New Orleans Matters{/it},2005

  2. His "purpose" is to realize himself, to live the fullest possible life, and he is responsible for this, like all men, regardless of how society treats him.

    - Shelby Steele,{it}Wilson Quarterly{/it},Summer 1990

  3. But wartime wage and price controls prevented companies from competing for the available talent by means of increased salaries. They had to compete with fringe benefits instead, and free health insurance was tailor-made for this "purpose".

    - John Steele Gordon,{it}American Heritage{/it},May - June 1992

  4. By the time … American aid began pouring in, to all intents and "purposes" the war had already been lost.

    - Neil L. Jamieson,{it}Understanding Vietnam{/it},1993
Culture
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In literature, the concept of purpose is often explored through characters' motivations and the themes of their actions. In art, the idea of purpose can be seen in the function of a work, such as religious or decorative art. In music, the purpose of a composition can be to convey emotion or tell a story.

How to Memorize "purpose"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a target or goal that represents the purpose.
    - Visualize yourself achieving the purpose.
    - Create a mental image of the outcome of the purpose.

  2. associate

    - Associate the purpose with a strong emotion or memory.
    - Create a mental link between the purpose and a favorite object or place.
    - Connect the purpose with a positive experience.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym P.U.R.P.O.S.E. to remember the different parts of a purpose: Personal, Understood, Relevant, Specific, and Exciting.
    - Create a mnemonic sentence that helps you remember the meaning of the word 'purpose'.
    - Use a rhyme or song to help you remember the concept of purpose.

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