Purpose (Noun)
Meaning 1
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
What something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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- Industry
- Tenacity
- Persistence
- Indefatigability
- Diligence
- Pertinacity
- Persistency
- Tenaciousness
- Tirelessness
- Doggedness