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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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