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1. purpose
noun.
(ˈpɝːpəs)
An
anticipated
outcome
that
is
intended
or
that
guides
your
planned
actions.
Antonyms
unsoundness
softness
preparation
discontinuation
discontinuance
discontinuous
unconscientiousness
Synonyms
final cause
mind
sake
goal
intention
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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2. cross-purpose
noun.
A
contrary
aim.
Antonyms
uncreativeness
irresoluteness
nonfunctional
functional
uselessness
inutility
Synonyms
intention
aim
design
purpose
3. purpose-built
adjective.
Designed
and
constructed
to
serve
a
particular
purpose.
Antonyms
purposeless
meaningless
irresolute
Synonyms
purposeful
4. purpose-made
adjective.
Designed
and
constructed
to
serve
a
particular
purpose.
Antonyms
purposeless
meaningless
irresolute
Synonyms
purposeful
5. all-purpose
adjective.
(ˈɔlˈpɝːpəs)
Not
limited
in
use
or
function.
Antonyms
specific
particularity
discriminate
Synonyms
general
6. general-purpose
adjective.
Not
limited
in
use
or
function.
Antonyms
specific
particularity
discriminate
Synonyms
general
7. purpose
noun.
(ˈpɝːpəs)
What
something
is
used
for.
Antonyms
nonfunctional
functional
uselessness
inutility
unstableness
unsteadiness
movability
Synonyms
function
usefulness
functional
role
use
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. purpose
noun.
(ˈpɝːpəs)
The
quality
of
being
determined
to
do
or
achieve
something;
firmness
of
purpose.
Antonyms
irresoluteness
indecision
indecisiveness
disagree
begin
instability
movableness
Synonyms
resolve
firmness
tenacity
tirelessness
determination
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. purpose
verb.
(ˈpɝːpəs)
Propose
or
intend.
Antonyms
disobey
open
phase in
continue
birth
beginning
middle
Synonyms
intend
purport
think
propose
aim
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. purpose
verb.
(ˈpɝːpəs)
Reach
a
decision.
Antonyms
neglect
forget
stupidity
nonintellectual
intellectual
Synonyms
resolve
make up one's mind
determine
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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