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purpose

/ˈpɚpəs/

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noun

plural -poses

[count] :the reason why something is done or used :the aim or intention of something

The purpose of the new resort is to attract more tourists.

There's little/no purpose in restarting the process. [=there is little/no reason to start the process again]

These ancient mounds were probably used for ceremonial purposes. [=were probably used in ceremonies]

Please keep a record of your receipts for tax/business purposes. [=for situations involving taxes/business]

Everything on the boat serves a purpose. [=everything has a particular use or function]

The loans are small but they serve a good purpose.

We were happy to know that the money was being used for a good purpose. [=for something useful, important, etc.]

She used her skills to (no) good purpose. [=she used her skills in a way that was (not) good or helpful]

Changes had suddenly been made for no apparent purpose. [=for no clear reason]

For the purpose(s) of this discussion, let's assume that sales will increase next year.

[noncount] :the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something

She wrote with purpose. [=she knew exactly what she wanted to write]

Sometimes his life seemed to lack purpose or meaning.

He was a man of purpose. [=he was very clear about what he wanted to do and how to do it]

We started work again with a renewed sense of purpose.

He showed great strength of purpose. [=he showed that he was very determined to achieve his goals]

[count] :the aim or goal of a person :what a person is trying to do, become, etc.

She knew from a young age that her sole purpose (in life) was to be a writer. [=she knew that all she wanted (in life) was to be a writer]

We shared a common purpose. [=we had the same goals]

He was searching for a higher purpose. [=a more meaningful reason to live, work, etc.]

for (all) practical purposes

xem practical

on purpose

in a way that is planned or intended :in a deliberate way

Someone set the fire on purpose. [=purposely, intentionally]

I knew she hadn't done it on purpose.

to/for all intents and purposes

xem intent

to the purpose

old-fashioned :appropriate to the situation

He didn't say much to the purpose. [=he didn't say much that was useful or helpful]

* Các từ tương tự:
purpose-built, purposeful, purposeless, purposely