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1. 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))

2. cross-purpose

noun. a contrary aim.

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3. purpose-built

adjective. designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.

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4. purpose-made

adjective. designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.

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5. all-purpose

adjective. ['ˈɔlˈpɝːpəs'] not limited in use or function.

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6. general-purpose

adjective. not limited in use or function.

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7. 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))

8. 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))

9. 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))

10. 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))
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