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purpose
noun as in intention, meaning, aim
Strongest matches
ambition, aspiration, desire, determination, direction, function, goal, idea, intent, objective, plan, principle, project, reason, scheme, scope, view, wish
Strong matches
animus, bourn, calculation, design, destination, dream, drift, end, expectation, hope, mecca, mission, object, point, premeditation, proposal, proposition, prospect, resolve, will
Weak matches
big idea, intendment, ulterior motive, whatfor, where one's headed, whole idea, why and wherefore, whyfor
noun as in persistence, resolve
Strongest matches
Strong matches
confidence, constancy, firmness, resolution, single-mindedness, steadfastness, tenacity, will
noun as in use
verb as in intend, set sights on
Strong matches
aim, aspire, commit, conclude, consider, contemplate, decide, design, determine, mean, meditate, mind, plan, ponder, propose, pursue, resolve
Weak matches
bid for, have a mind to, have in view, make up one's mind, think to, work for, work toward
Example Sentences
Local police said they were investigating the reports, but could not confirm the purpose of the drones or who is controlling them.
He added: "We are fuelled by something money can’t buy - purpose, brotherhood and a responsibility to honour those who came before us, while inspiring those whose time is yet to come."
In his response, the host claimed some of the videos circulating online from the raids were not real and were staged for the purpose of content.
He questioned the organisation's purpose, saying it had tremendous potential but was not living up to that.
He queried the UN's purpose and said it was "not living up to its potential".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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