Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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raison d'etre | Yes | No | No | No |
purpose | Yes | No | Yes | No |
raison d'etre (noun) | purpose (noun) |
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the purpose that justifies a thing's existence | what something is used for |
reason for being | 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 |
raison d'etre (verb) | purpose (verb) |
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reach a decision | |
propose or intend |