noun 1.the
reason for
which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.
2.an intended or desired result; end; aim;
goal.
3.determination; resoluteness.
4.the subject in hand; the point at issue.
5.practical result, effect, or advantage: to act to good purpose.
verb (used with object) 6.to
set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself.
8.to resolve (to do something): He purposed to change his way of life radically.
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Repurpose
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
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verb (used without object) Idioms10.on purpose, by design; intentionally: How could you do such a thing on purpose?
11.to the purpose, relevant; to the point: Her objections were not to the purpose.
Origin: 1250–1300; (noun)
Middle English purpos <
Old French, derivative of
purposer, variant of
proposer to
propose; (v.)
Middle English purposen <
Anglo-French, Old French purposer Related formspre·pur·pose, verb (used with object), pre·pur·posed, pre·pur·pos·ing.
re·pur·pose, verb (used with object), re·pur·posed, re·pur·pos·ing.
un·pur·posed, adjective
un·pur·pos·ing, adjective
Synonyms 1. object, point, rationale.
See intention. 7. mean, contemplate, plan.