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pur⋅pose

  [pur-puhs] noun, verb, -posed, -pos⋅ing.
Use to the purpose in a Sentence
–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.
7. to intend; design.
8. to resolve (to do something): He purposed to change his way of life radically.
–verb (used without object)
9. to have a purpose.
—Idioms
10. 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; (n.) ME purpos < OF, deriv. of purposer, var. of proposer to propose; (v.) ME purposen < AF, OF purposer

Synonyms:
1. object, point, rationale. See intention. 7. mean, contemplate, plan.
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What's your purpose?
A seven step program to find your purpose and change your life!
www.one-purpose.com
2 Purpose
Find 2 Purpose at Target. Shop and Save at Target.com.
www.Target.com
Word Origin & History

purpose 
c.1290, from O.Fr. porpos "aim, intention" (12c.), from porposer "to put forth," from por- "forth" (from L. pro- "forth") + O.Fr. poser "to put, place" (see pose). On purpose "by design" is attested from 1590; earlier of purpose (1432).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: pur·pose
Pronunciation: 'p&r-p&s
Function: noun
: an objective, effect, or result aimed at or attained; specifically : the business activity in which a corporation is chartered to engage —pur·pose·ful /-f&l/ adjective —pur·pose·ful·ly adverb —pur·pose·ful·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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