| Level | A2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | noun |
| Front | purpose |
| IPA | /ˈpɜːpəs / noun |
| Back | amaç, maksat |
| Back 2 | purpose (noun) /ˈpɜːpəs
/ noun
1 [countable]
the aim or intention
of sth
amaç, maksat
The main purpose of this meeting is to decide
what we should do next.
You may only use the telephone for business
purposes.
2 (purposes)
[plural]
what is needed in a
particular situation
amaç, gaye
For the purposes of this
demonstration, I will use model cars.
3 [uncountable]
a meaning or reason
that is important to you
geçerli
sebep
A good leader inspires people with a sense
of purpose.
4 [uncountable]
the ability to plan
sth and work hard to achieve it
azim
I was impressed by his strength of
purpose.
look at CROSS PURPOSES
IDIOMS
on purpose
not by accident; with
a particular intention
bile
bile, bilerek, mahsus, maksatlı
‘You've torn a page out of my book!’ ‘I'm
sorry, I didn't do it on purpose.’
SYNONYM DELIBERATELY
to/for
all intents and purposes
in effect, even if not
completely true
aslında, esas
olarak
When they scored their fourth goal the
match was, to all intents and purposes, over.
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