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purpose

UK
/ˈpɜːpəs/
US
/ˈpɜrpəs/

Translations

purposenoun
purposes
pl
UK
/ˈpɜːpəs/
US
/ˈpɜrpəs/
This multi-tool serves a variety of purposes around the house.
Cet outil multifonction remplit plusieurs fonctions dans la maison.
She approached the task with a strong sense of purpose.
Elle s'est attaquée à la tâche avec une forte détermination.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
Le but de la réunion était de discuter du nouveau projet.
raison d'être
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
La raison d'être de la réunion était de discuter du nouveau projet.
His main purpose in life is to help others.
Son principal objectif dans la vie est d'aider les autres.
Additional translations
usagePlus courant au pluriel dans les emplois techniques ou concrets.
Synonyms
function
goal
objective
aim
design
mission
target
end
reason
intention
purposeverb
purposed
Past Simple
purposed
Past Participle
purposing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.pəs/
US
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
avoir l'intention de
He purposed to leave early.
Il avait l'intention de partir tôt.
Additional translations
se proposer deEmploi littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
propose
aim
plan
mean
design
resolve
determine
contemplate
purpose (archaic sense)
intend
purposeadjective
UK
/ˈpɜː.pəs/
US
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
Used attributively before a noun to denote intended function or aim
Additional translations
spécifiqueEmploi attributif rare.

Definitions

purposenoun
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
A person's sense of resolve or determination.
She approached the task with a strong sense of purpose.
The intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.
His main purpose in life is to help others.
A use, function, or role that something is designed to serve.
This multi-tool serves a variety of purposes around the house.
purposeverb
To have as one's intention or objective.
She purposed to finish her degree by the end of the year.
purposeadjective
Used attributively to indicate that something serves a specific function or is intended for a particular use.
The committee drafted a purpose statement for the new initiative.
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