单词 | purpose |
释义 | purpose/ˈpəːpəs /noun 1The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists: the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee the building is no longer needed for its original purpose...
Synonyms motive, motivation, grounds, cause, impetus, occasion, reason, point, basis, justification intention, aim, object, objective, goal, end, plan, scheme, target; ambition, aspiration, desire, wish, hope advantage, benefit, good, use, usefulness, value, merit, worth, gain, profit, avail, result, outcome, effect informal mileage, percentage archaic behoof, boot function, role; French raison d'être 1.1 (usually purposes) A particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent: state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes...
2 [mass noun] A person’s sense of resolve or determination: there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off...
Synonyms determination, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, firmness (of purpose), steadfastness, backbone, drive, push, thrust, enthusiasm, ambition, initiative, enterprise, motivation, single-mindedness, commitment, conviction, dedication informal get-up-and-go verb [with object] formal Have as one’s intention or objective: God has allowed suffering, even purposed it...
Synonyms intend, mean, aim, plan, design, have the intention, have in mind, have a mind; decide, resolve, determine, propose, have plans, set out, aspire, desire, want, wish, expect, hope; set one's sights on, have in view, contemplate, think of Phrasesaccidentally on purpose on purpose to no purpose to the purpose OriginMiddle English: from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer (see propose). Rhymes |
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