🎯purpose

noun
/ˈpɜːpəs/

Meaning

the reason for which something is done or created

Example Sentences

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.

Example Expressions

on purpose

Synonyms

goal, aim, objective, intention

Antonyms

accident, mistake

Collocations

life purpose, purpose-driven, purpose-built, higher purpose

More Example Sentences

He pretended not to know me on purpose.

They pretend not to remember on purpose.

We pretended not to disagree on purpose.

He pretends not to understand on purpose.

She pretended not to be upset on purpose.

They pretended not to be tired on purpose.

I was accused of making a mistake on purpose.

I pretended not to see the message on purpose.

We suspected him of skipping the meeting on purpose.

She strongly denied missing the deadline on purpose.

Related Vocabularies

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for the...
a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

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