purposes

NOUN

intention, meaning, aim

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition aspiration desire determination direction function goal idea intent objective plan principle project reason scheme scope view wish

STRONG

animus bourn calculation design destination dream drift end expectation hope mecca mission object point premeditation proposal proposition prospect resolve will

WEAK

big idea intendment ulterior motive whatfor where one's headed whole idea why and wherefore whyfor

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred

STRONG

beginning start

NOUN

persistence, resolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determination faith

STRONG

confidence constancy firmness resolution single-mindedness steadfastness tenacity will

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt

STRONG

instability uncertainty weakness

NOUN

use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit duty effect function goal objective outcome result

STRONG

advantage avail gain good mission object profit return utility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause origin source

STRONG

disadvantage loss

VERB

intend, set sights on

Synonyms

STRONG

aim aspire commit conclude consider contemplate decide design determine mean meditate mind plan ponder propose pursue resolve

WEAK

bid for have a mind to have in view make up one's mind think to work for work toward

Antonyms

STRONG

begin discard dismiss disregard forget hesitate ignore neglect reject start stop wait waver

Example Sentences

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As he writes in “Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy,” “Christianity is a load-bearing wall; its failure places dangerous stress on democratic institutions.”

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

DiPietro is one of the first Christian service members to receive such an exemption, while other military branches have issued exemptions to adherents of faiths such as Sikhism and Islam, Task & Purposes reported.

From Fox News • Aug. 3, 2021

Purposes include teaching about history and civic institutions of the United States and teaching skills such as analyzing texts and assessing reliability of sources.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2021

Purposes for the grants and loans vary but may include emergency housing repairs, temporary housing or other disaster-related expenses.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2016

Purposes of the collegium included collective decisionmaking, review of ministry activities, and recommendations on ministry programs and policies.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.