1. cross-purpose

noun. A contrary aim.
Synonyms
intention aim design purpose intent
Antonyms
uncreativeness irresoluteness nonfunctional functional uselessness

2. purpose

noun. (ˈpɝːpəs) An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
Synonyms
final cause mind sake goal intention end will cross-purpose view aim design intent idea
Antonyms
movableness unstableness unsteadiness movability unsoundness
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. purpose

noun. (ˈpɝːpəs) What something is used for.
Synonyms
function usefulness functional role use raison d'etre nonfunctional utility
Antonyms
nonfunctional functional uselessness inutility instability
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. purpose

noun. (ˈpɝːpəs) The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
Synonyms
resolve firmness tenacity tirelessness determination indefatigability resolution industriousness perseverance resoluteness indefatigableness persistence tenaciousness doggedness pertinacity firmness of purpose industry persistency diligence
Antonyms
irresoluteness indecision indecisiveness disagree begin
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. cross

verb. (ˈkrɔs) Travel across or pass over.
Synonyms
tramp track drive take pass traverse bridge get across ford cut through crisscross cover get over stride hop go through cut across course pass over jaywalk go across walk
Antonyms
survive invalidate disallow decertify disapprove
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. cross

verb. (ˈkrɔs) Meet at a point.
Synonyms
encounter see run into meet run across intersect come across
Antonyms
failing running disconnect unconnectedness disjoin
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))

7. cross

adjective. (ˈkrɔs) Extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
Synonyms
thwartwise transversal crosswise transverse
Antonyms
lengthwise pull attract fuse saddle
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))

8. cross

noun. (ˈkrɔs) A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
Synonyms
structure construction
Antonyms
give go obviate
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))

9. cross

verb. (ˈkrɔs) Hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
Synonyms
baffle scotch foil disappoint prevent frustrate let down queer preclude ruin dash bilk foreclose spoil forestall short-circuit thwart forbid
Antonyms
nonreticulate unmask uncover artifact undress
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. cross

noun. (ˈkrɔs) A marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
Synonyms
mark marking crisscross
Antonyms
refuse dishonor disclaim outgo
Etymology
cross (English)
cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
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