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purposes

/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
Meanings
  • noun

    The reason or object for which something is done, made, or used.

    - "The purpose of the meeting was to discuss new business strategies."
    - "Her purpose in life was to make a difference in the world."
  • noun

    A goal or intention.

    - "His purpose was to become a successful entrepreneur."
    - "The purpose of the experiment was to test a hypothesis."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɝpəsɪz/



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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 purposes
curses , peruses , immerses , hearses , rehearses
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. purse (English) : A container for carrying money

  2. purse (Scottish) : To press or squeeze

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. purses () : A container for carrying money

  2. paupers () : A person who is very poor

Variants
List of all variants of purposes that leads to same result
on purpose , purpose , purposes , purposed , purposing , at cross-purposes , for all intents and purposes , for (all) practical purposes , for all practical purposes , for practical purposes , to all intents and purposes , cross-purpose , cross-purposes
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

purposes, purpose's, purpose'd, purpose'ing, purpose's

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French purpos, from purpor, to mean, from porter, to carry, bear, bring forth, from por-, forth + poorter, to carry, bear, bring forth; akin to Latin portare to carry, bear, bring.

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

  2. In mathematics, the term 'purpose' is used to describe the intention behind a mathematical proof.

  3. The word 'purpose' is often used interchangeably with the term 'goal'.

  4. The concept of purpose has been explored in various spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, and existentialism.

Related Concepts
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  1. goals: A specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objective.

  2. motivation: The driving force behind behavior, often resulting from a combination of biological, emotional, social, and intellectual factors.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  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 has been explored in various contexts, such as the purpose of human existence, the purpose of art, and the purpose of life. Purpose is a recurring theme in philosophical and spiritual traditions, and is often seen as a driving force behind human actions and motivations.

How to Memorize "purposes"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the word 'purpose' written out in different fonts and sizes.
    - To create a mental image of a person pursuing a goal.
    - To imagine a purposeful action, such as planting a seed in the ground.

  2. associate

    - To associate the word 'purpose' with the word 'intention'.
    - To think of the word 'purpose' as a reason or cause.
    - To connect the word 'purpose' with the idea of a goal or objective.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the word 'purpose' by creating a memorable phrase, such as 'People Understanding Results are Successful'.
    - To use the acronym 'P-U-R-P-O-S-E' to remember the definition of the word.
    - To associate the word 'purpose' with a personal experience or memory.

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