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purpose
the reason why something is done or made
Synonyms
- reason
- aim
- goal
purpose in a sentence
The purpose of the meeting was to plan the fundraiser.
The purpose of the sign is to warn visitors.
Where it comes from
From Old French porpos 'aim, intention', from Latin proponere 'to put forth'.
Memory hook
Purpose points to why a person pursues something.
Read it in context
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