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purpose

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/finɐliˈðaðɨ/fi·na·li·da·de

Definition

1

The goal, aim, or intention for which something is done.

Usage examples

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.
He studied with the purpose of passing the exam.

Common combinations

for the purpose ofultimate purposewithout purpose