Purpose - Definition

n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your
planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new
translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was
created with the conscious aim of answering immediate
needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" [syn: purpose,
intent, intention, aim, design]
2: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to
bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" [syn:
function, purpose, role, use]
3: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every
movement"; "he is a man of purpose" [syn: determination,
purpose]
v 1: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: aim,
purpose, purport, propose]
2: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn:
purpose, resolve]