| word | purpose |
|---|---|
| definition | noun The purpose of something is the reason for which it is made or done. The purpose of the occasion was to raise money for medical supplies. Various insurance schemes already exist for this purpose. ...the use of nuclear energy for military purposes. He was asked about casualties, but said it would serve no purpose to count bodies. Most of them are destroyed because they've served their purpose. Your purpose is the thing that you want to achieve . They might well be prepared to do you harm in order to achieve their purpose. His purpose was to make a profit by improving the company's performance. Purpose is the feeling of having a definite aim and of being determined to achieve it. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. |
| inflections | purposes |
| cefr-level | A2 |
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