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purposes

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intention, meaning, aim n.
persistence, resolve n.
use n.
intend, set sights on v.

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

STRONGEST

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

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purposes

Patent and Trademark Office for “KPop Demon Hunters” for merchandise purposes starting in August 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

In emerging quantum technologies, questions like this bring together two branches of physics that were developed for very different purposes.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

"Please don't put these coins in, if you want to do something with your coin stick it in the charity box and we can use that money for good purposes," he said.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

But it does not prevent the bonus from being included in your household’s 2026 income for ACA purposes.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026

He was therefore well practiced in subordinating his own inclinations and style to Washington’s larger purposes.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis