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purpose
noun as in intention, meaning, aim
Strongest matches
ambition, aspiration, desire, determination, direction, function, goal, idea, intent, objective, plan, principle, project, reason, scheme, scope, view, wish
Strong matches
animus, bourn, calculation, design, destination, dream, drift, end, expectation, hope, mecca, mission, object, point, premeditation, proposal, proposition, prospect, resolve, will
Weak matches
big idea, intendment, ulterior motive, whatfor, where one's headed, whole idea, why and wherefore, whyfor
noun as in persistence, resolve
Strongest matches
Strong matches
confidence, constancy, firmness, resolution, single-mindedness, steadfastness, tenacity, will
noun as in use
verb as in intend, set sights on
Strong matches
aim, aspire, commit, conclude, consider, contemplate, decide, design, determine, mean, meditate, mind, plan, ponder, propose, pursue, resolve
Weak matches
bid for, have a mind to, have in view, make up one's mind, think to, work for, work toward
Example Sentences
But voting rights and legal form aren’t determinative for these purposes.
“I see a positive wave in the direction of the defense industry, mainly because of reputation, because of the sense of purpose of the defense industry in Germany,” Wertheim said.
Earlier this month, a report by an independent panel found the government's Windsor Framework guidance for businesses is "not fit for purpose".
Our BBC Africa Eye team was able to find two people who claimed they were juju practitioners and offered to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.
The process has undermined the public markets’ core purpose: enabling hardworking Americans to create long-term wealth.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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