Purpose synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Any charitable, educational, or religious organization for helping persons in need
A visionary scheme; a wild conceit; an idle fancy.
An aim that guides action; an objective:
The definition of an idea is a thought, belief, opinion or plan.
(Slang) Cosmetic surgery performed on a (specified) body part
Something worked toward or striven for; a goal.
An object of such desire; an ambition.
To form a plan or intention for:
(Uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
A mark formed by or as if by a sharp end.
To signify or mean:
The significance of a thing.
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A particular area of responsibility:
The definition of hope is a feeling of optimism or a desire that something will happen.
A visionary plan or project
The state or characteristic of being resolute; determination or resolution.
rationale (related)
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A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target
Something that is intended; an aim or purpose.
A plan, action, etc. proposed
plan (related)
A scheme or program for making, doing, or arranging something; project, design, schedule, etc.
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
The qualification of a concept or proposition to render it more definite or specific.
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intendment
The true meaning or intention of something, especially of a law.
propose or intend
A person's role or occupation:
A point reached or gained:
A formal resolution, as of an assembly
end in view
A habitual practice, such as drug use.
justification (related)
reason (related)
means (related)
responsibility (related)
A focus of attention, feeling, thought, or action:
A desired goal:
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faith (related)
A set of religious doctrines; a body of dogma:
A tool for enlarging or shaping holes
To strive toward an end or condition:
The definition of contemplate is to look at something, think about something or meditate about something for a long time.
propose or intend
To supply a motive for; motivate
propose or intend
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Task is something that has to be done.
The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation:
(Uncountable) The state of being purposeful.
Strong and fixed purpose; determination
A strong wish or craving
The ultimate purpose for which something is created or intended.
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A course or line of development; a tendency toward a particular end or goal:
The quality of being persistent; tenacity
Steadfastness, as in purpose or affection; faithfulness.
A plan; scheme; project
ulterior-motive
An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.
Intention; purpose:
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propose or intend
provision (related)
purposes (related)
purpose-s (related)
criterion (related)
Of or indicating direction:
The definition of functional is something that is useful for its intended purpose.
multiphasic
Having many phases.
Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.
telic
(Grammar) expressing end or purpose.
An undisclosed plan, especially one with an ulterior motive.
A particular system of principles for the conduct of life
The extent to which something matters; importance
The definition of mean is to have in mind as a purpose.
The state or quality of being decided.
Firmness of character or action; determination:
The state or quality of being decisive.
The state of being firm; strength; permanence; stability; hardness; resolution.
The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans.
do (related)
Something that can or should be done (usually in the phrase dos and don'ts).
certain (related)
A certain indefinite number; certain ones (of)
requirement (related)
The value of any chance (as the prospect of prize or property) which depends upon some contingent event.
confidence (related)
The definition of confidence is trust, faith, self-assurance or something told in secret.
Intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily.
Having more than one purpose or use
A predetermined course of events considered as something beyond human power or control:
Designation that denotes an associated set of responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and attitudes
(Physics, of a metal) Resistance to fracture when stressed
why-and-wherefore
Synonym Study
- Objective refers to a specific end that is capable of being reached her immediate objective is to pass the course
- Object is used of an end that is the direct result of a need or desire the object of the discussion was to arouse controversy
- End emphasizes the final result one hopes to achieve as distinct from the process of achieving it does a desirable end ever justify the use of immoral means?
- Goal suggests laborious effort in striving to attain something the presidency was the goal of his ambition
- Aim refers to a specific intention and connotes a directing of all efforts toward this his aim is to become a doctor
- Intent , a somewhat formal term common in legal usage, connotes more deliberation assault with intent to kill
- Intention is the general word implying a having something in mind as a plan or design, or referring to the plan had in mind
- Purpose connotes a defined or specific resolution or determination in the plan had in mind I have a purpose in writing you
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