noun
What purpose was served by her confession? If your purpose in inviting me was to insult me, I shall leave now. I fail to understand Laura's purpose in warning me against David
She admired the strong purpose behind his refusal to compromise with quality
To what purpose are you planning to put this knowledge? I cannot see the purpose in pursuing this line of questioning
on purpose
That was no accident: you kicked me on purpose
He kicked me on purpose, Mum, just to make me cry!
verb
They purpose to open an office of their own
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