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pur·pose·ful
 purposeful
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- pronunciation:
- puhr
p
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fl
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a purpose.
He walked to work in a purposeful way.- synonyms:
- deliberate, intentional
- similar words:
- conscious
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| definition 2: |
having or showing determination.
She made a purposeful effort to do well in school.- synonyms:
- determined, intent
- similar words:
- decisive, diligent, earnest, fixed, forceful, persistent, steadfast
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| related words: |
earnest, willful |
| derivations: |
purposefully (adv.), purposefulness (n.) |
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