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1. on_purpose

adverb. with intention; in an intentional manner.

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2. cross-purpose

noun. a contrary aim.

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3. general-purpose

adjective. not limited in use or function.

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4. purpose

noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

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  • purpose (English)
  • purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. purpose

noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] what something is used for.

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  • purpose (English)
  • purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. purpose

noun. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.

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  • purpose (English)
  • purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. purpose

verb. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] propose or intend.

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  • purpose (English)
  • purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. purpose

verb. ['ˈpɝːpəs'] reach a decision.

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  • purpose (English)
  • purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. on

adverb. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] with a forward motion.

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  • on (English)
  • on (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • ón (Old Norse)

10. on

adjective. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] in operation or operational.

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  • on (English)
  • on (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • ón (Old Norse)
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