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The meaning of PURPOSE is something set up as an object or end to be attained : intention. How to use purpose in a sentence. ... 14th century, in the meaning defined above. Time Traveler. The first known use of purpose was in the 14th century. See more words from the same ...
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BetaPURPOSE definition: 1. why you do something or why something exists: 2. If you do something on purpose, you do it…. Learn more.
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BetaTo psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people, like launching an organization, researching a disease, or teaching kids to read. Our sense of purpose will change over the course of our ...
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BetaPURPOSE meaning: 1 : the reason why something is done or used the aim or intention of something; 2 : the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something
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BetaDefine purpose. purpose synonyms, purpose pronunciation, purpose translation, English dictionary definition of purpose. n. 1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal: Her purpose in coming here is to talk to you.
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Beta8 meanings: 1. the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists 2. a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object.... Click for more definitions.
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Beta[countable] the intention, aim or function of something; the thing that something is supposed to achieve Our campaign's main purpose is to raise money.; The plan achieved its primary purpose, if nothing else.; The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. Giving too much advance notice would defeat the purpose of the inspection. ...
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BetaWhen you do something with purpose, you do it with determination. When your activities have a purpose, you have an aim or intention in mind.
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BetaThe earliest known use of the noun purpose is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for purpose is from around 1300, in St. Mark. purpose is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French purpois, purpos, propose, propos. See etymology. Nearby entries.
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BetaPurpose definition: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal.
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