Purpose (Verb)
Meaning 1
Reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She purposed to meet her deadline no matter what obstacles came her way.
- He purposed to read one book a month for the entire year.
- They purposed to travel to every continent before they turned 50.
- He purposed that he would never give up on his lifelong dream of starting his own business.
- She purposed not to let her past mistakes define her future.
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Meaning 2
Propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She proposes to go to the beach tomorrow for her birthday celebration.
- They purpose to finish the project within the next three weeks.
- He purposed to donate any spare clothes he had.
- She purposes to spend at least half of her time helping homeless people.
- The team purposed to break the world record for longest marathon run.