Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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purpose | Yes | No | Yes | No |
aim | Yes | No | Yes | No |
purpose (noun) | aim (noun) |
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what something is used for | the action of directing something at an object |
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions |
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) |
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies |
purpose (verb) | aim (verb) |
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reach a decision | have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |
propose or intend | propose or intend |
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | |
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal | |
move into a desired direction of discourse | |
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards | |
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal |