1. 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))
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2. cross-purpose

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

3. purpose-built

adjective. Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.
Synonyms
purposeful purpose-made
Antonyms
purposeless meaningless irresolute

4. purpose-made

adjective. Designed and constructed to serve a particular purpose.
Synonyms
purposeful purpose-built
Antonyms
purposeless meaningless irresolute

5. all-purpose

adjective. (ˈɔlˈpɝːpəs) Not limited in use or function.
Synonyms
general general-purpose
Antonyms
specific particularity discriminate

6. general-purpose

adjective. Not limited in use or function.
Synonyms
general all-purpose
Antonyms
specific particularity discriminate

7. 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))

8. 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))

9. purpose

verb. (ˈpɝːpəs) Reach a decision.
Synonyms
resolve make up one's mind determine decide
Antonyms
softness preparation discontinuation discontinuance discontinuous
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))

10. purpose

verb. (ˈpɝːpəs) Propose or intend.
Synonyms
intend purport think propose aim mean
Antonyms
unconscientiousness neglect forget stupidity nonintellectual
Etymology
purpose (English)
purpos (Middle English (1100-1500))
purposer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
purposen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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