purpose — the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrpəs/
Korean meaning: 목적, 의도, 용도
Korean pronunciation: **퍼**퍼스
Example Sentences
- My cat's only purpose in life seems to be knocking things off tables.
- The purpose of education is to prepare students for their future careers.
- I bought this expensive coffee machine for the sole purpose of impressing my neighbors.
purpose
NOUN//ˈpɜːrpəs//
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists
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Origin
From Old French 'purposer' (to intend, propose), derived from Latin 'proponere' meaning 'to set forth' or 'to propose'. The word combines the prefix 'pro-' (forward) with 'ponere' (to place or put).
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“My cat's only purpose in life seems to be knocking things off tables.”
“The purpose of education is to prepare students for their future careers.”
“I bought this expensive coffee machine for the sole purpose of impressing my neighbors.”
“What is the purpose of your visit to Korea?”
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