Dictionary definition · purpose
noun
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions"his intent was to provide a new translation"
- what something is used for"the function of an auger is to bore holes"
- the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose"his determination showed in his every movement"
verb
- propose or intend"I aim to arrive at noon"
- reach a decision"he resolved never to drink again"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).