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38+ Words that rhyme with purpose

Purpose is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are multipurpose, campus, corpus. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of purpose

noun
  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"
  2. what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
  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"

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Examples of "purpose" in lyrics

See how purpose is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "With a plant of my purpose"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind
  • "Know why you're doin this, kid, the soul purpose"
    7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose
  • "So we can take the divisionary signs of purpose"
    A.B.G — Here We Come

What do these rhymes mean?

campus
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
compass
navigational instrument for finding directions an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
corpus
capital as contrasted with the income derived from it a collection of writings
multipurpose
having multiple uses; "a multipurpose tool"
pappus
calyx composed of scales or bristles or featherlike hairs in plants of the Compositae such as thistles and dandelions

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "purpose" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like multipurpose, campus, corpus create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "purpose" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with purpose?
Words that rhyme with purpose include: multipurpose, campus, corpus, compass, pappus, lepus, lupus, carpus, pampas, rumpus, and 28 more.
How many syllables does purpose have?
Purpose has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with purpose?
There are 38 words that rhyme with purpose: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for purpose in a song?
The strongest rhymes for purpose in songwriting are multipurpose, campus, corpus. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with purpose?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with purpose include multipurpose, campus, corpus, compass, pappus. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: campus, corpus; 1-syllable: atropos, canopus; 2-syllable: multipurpose, apocarpous. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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