PURPOSE

• (noun) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

  "his determination showed in his every movement", "he is a man of purpose"

  synonyms : determination

• (noun) what something is used for

  "the function of an auger is to bore holes", "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"

  synonyms : function , role , use

• (noun) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

  "his intent was to provide a new translation", "good intentions are not enough", "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs", "he made no secret of his designs"

  synonyms : aim , design , intent , intention

• (verb) reach a decision

  "he resolved never to drink again"

  synonyms : resolve

• (verb) propose or intend

  "I aim to arrive at noon"

  synonyms : aim , propose , purport

  Sheila purports to spend her Christmas holidays with her parents in London. -added by naila_inlas

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