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plural of purpose.

purposes

NOUN

intention, meaning, aim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition aspiration desire determination direction function goal idea intent objective plan principle project reason scheme scope view wish

STRONG

animus bourn calculation design destination dream drift end expectation hope mecca mission object point premeditation proposal proposition prospect resolve will

WEAK

big idea intendment ulterior motive whatfor where one's headed whole idea why and wherefore whyfor

Antonyms

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dislike hate hatred

STRONG

beginning start

NOUN

persistence, resolve

Synonyms

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determination faith

STRONG

confidence constancy firmness resolution single-mindedness steadfastness tenacity will

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

STRONG

instability uncertainty weakness

NOUN

use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit duty effect function goal objective outcome result

STRONG

advantage avail gain good mission object profit return utility

Antonyms

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beginning cause origin source

STRONG

disadvantage loss

VERB

intend, set sights on

Synonyms

STRONG

aim aspire commit conclude consider contemplate decide design determine mean meditate mind plan ponder propose pursue resolve

WEAK

bid for have a mind to have in view make up one's mind think to work for work toward

Antonyms

STRONG

begin discard dismiss disregard forget hesitate ignore neglect reject start stop wait waver

Example Sentences

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Other communication signals may start out serving entirely different purposes, such as helping animals care for offspring or resolve conflicts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

Many officials were rebuked for using government cars for private purposes and visiting private clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

You know what other “Toy Story” character is, for all intents and purposes, a dog?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

“The 380-strike buyer is likely part of a larger complex options position that requires purchasing that strike for risk management purposes, rather than a straightforward directional contract,” Treacy told MarketWatch via email.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

We now know they use different objects for different purposes wherever they have been studied in Africa, so we can talk about chimpanzee cultures.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall