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- pronunciation:
- puhr
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A purpose is a reason for doing something.
Selena bought some fabric for the purpose of sewing a dress.- synonyms:
- aim, end, goal
- similar words:
- ambition, intent, mission, object, plan, point, reason, sense, spirit, target
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| definition 2: |
The purpose of a thing is what it does for people. The purpose of soap, for example, is to help you get clean.
The purpose of a garage is to mainly store vehicles like cars and trucks.- synonyms:
- function, object
- similar words:
- aim, application, destination, intention, point, reason, role, use
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| related words: |
dream |
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