purpose (
http://definr.com/purpose)
n 1: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your
planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new
translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was
created with the conscious aim of answering immediate
needs"; "he made no secret of his designs" [syn:
intent,
intention,
aim,
design]
2: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to
bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
[syn:
function,
role,
use]
3: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
"his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a
man of purpose" [syn:
determination]
v 1: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" [syn:
aim,
purport,
propose]
2: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" [syn:
resolve]