purpose
/ˈpɜːrpəs/
reason for doing
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- 1.
The reason for doing something or aiming at something.
"What is the purpose of this meeting?"
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What is the purpose of this meeting?
What is the purpose of this meeting?
He found a new purpose in life.
He found a new purpose in life.
She didn’t do it on purpose.
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How do you pronounce purpose?
purpose is pronounced [/ˈpɜːrpəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does purpose mean?
purpose means "reason for doing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is purpose?
purpose is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with purpose?
Example: "What is the purpose of this meeting?" — used to mean "reason for doing".
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