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purpose
Meaning: the reason why something is done or made
purpose in a sentence
How purpose is used in real sentences:
The purpose of the meeting was to plan the fundraiser.
The purpose of the sign is to warn visitors.
“The program’s purpose was to spot boundaries that might weaken fair representation.”
— from the passage Lines Under Review
Synonyms for purpose
Other words for purpose — reason, aim and goal — carry the same meaning.
- reason
- aim
- goal
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.