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purpose

purpose

Meaning of purpose

the reason for doing something

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British English/ˈpɜːpəs/
American English/ˈpɝpəs/
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purpose with German translation

purpose usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The purpose of this lesson is clear.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She saved money with a clear purpose.

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purpose belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

purposeder Zweck
appleApfel
riceReis
butterButter
chickenHuhn
familyFamilie
momMama

purpose synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between purpose / aim / goal / objective / intention / reason

🇬🇧English

a target or intended result, often something you are trying to reach

A1Often

My aim is to learn English.

🇬🇧English

a result you want to achieve, often after effort or time

A1Very Often

His goal is to become a doctor.

🇬🇧English

a formal or specific goal, often in business or study

A1Often

The main objective is to finish on time.

🇬🇧English

what someone plans or means to do

A1Often

It was not my intention to hurt you.

🇬🇧English

the cause or explanation for something, not always a planned aim

A1Very Often

What is the reason for the delay?

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How to pronounce purpose and what this word means

purpose means purpose. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce purpose

/ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose translation

purpose

purpose examples

The purpose of this lesson is clear.

purpose transcription

/ˈpɜːpəs/, /ˈpɝpəs/

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purpose meaning: what does it mean?

the reason for doing something

purpose pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

purpose is pronounced as /ˈpɜːpəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

purpose definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The purpose of this lesson is clear. Translation: Цель этого урока ясна.

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