to the purpose

ADJECTIVE

applicable

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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful

WEAK

applicative applicatory apposite apropos apt associable befitting felicitous fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target right on that's the idea that's the ticket to the point

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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable

WEAK

inapplicable

ADJECTIVE

germane

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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant

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ad rem akin allied applicative applicatory apposite cognate connected fitting kindred kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target proper related relating right on suitable that's the ticket to the point

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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable

WEAK

improper unfitting unrelated

ADJECTIVE

pertinent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related

WEAK

ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target pat pertaining proper right on to the point

Antonyms

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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable

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Apps dedicated to the purpose have popped up, which combine with Citizen, Nextdoor, X and other platforms to create a firehose of unverified, user-generated information about federal movements and operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2025

Mr Justice Nicklin said there were "several aspects of the conduct of the claimant", Mr Amersi, which gave "real cause for concern" as to the purpose of his actions.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2023

The Honduran ministry confirmed the trip without providing any details as to the purpose, but it corresponded with Taiwan’s decision to withdraw its ambassador.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

“And it’s so counterproductive to the purpose of why they are out here at the barn, to have a safe space.”

From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2023

We are quartered in a small dark factory adapted to the purpose.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

to the purpose

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