purpose
n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or guides your
planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new
translation"; "it was created with the conscious aim of
answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his
designs" [syn: {intent}, {intention}, {aim}, {design}]
2: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to
bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
[syn: {function}, {role}, {use}]
3: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
"his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a
man of purpose" [syn: {determination}]
v 1: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn: {aim}, {purport},
{propose}]
2: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn: {resolve}]