purpose

Definition

  • noun: the reason why something is done or used
  • noun: something set up as an object or end to be attained
  • verb: to propose as an aim to oneself
  • synonyms: intention, aim, end

Examples

  • She knew from a young age that her sole 'purpose' (in life) was to be a writer. [=she knew that all she wanted (in life) was to be a writer]

  • We were happy to know that the money was being used 'for a good purpose'. [=for something useful, important, etc.]

  • There's little/no 'purpose' in restarting the process. [=there is little/no reason to start the process again]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) just like that, eh? That's how it's gonna be, man. You think that's good? That's how you want to do it? That's how you want to leave it? I just have to find a purpose. A traitor? A Judas? Why? What was it about? Michael! You want to go inside, bro? We gonna start soon. (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse
  • (..) Who you don't even know whether they can even play! Yeah. Gen! I can help them. They'll have a purpose. They need a purpose, a focus. Who knows what'll happen? I know what will happen. You'll rev them up with some new and exciting idea, (..)
    2014 The Dark Horse