Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrpəs/
noun the reason for which something is done or created
A1 My purpose in life is to make people smile.
A2 The purpose of this experiment is to test the hypothesis.
B1 The main purpose of the meeting is to discuss the budget.
B2 The purpose of the research study was to investigate the effects of climate change.
C1 The purpose of the new policy is to improve employee morale.
C2 She felt a sense of purpose in her work as a humanitarian aid worker.
verb none
A1 I purpose to finish my homework before dinner.
A2 She purposes to learn how to play the guitar this year.
B1 He purposes to save money for a vacation next summer.
B2 The company purposes to expand its operations into new markets.
C1 The artist purposes to create a series of paintings inspired by nature.
C2 The scientist purposes to conduct groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.
adjective none
A1 She bought a purposeful notebook to help her stay organized.
A2 The purposeful design of the website made it easy to navigate.
B1 The purposeful use of color in the painting added depth to the artwork.
B2 The purposeful decision to invest in new technology paid off for the company.
C1 His purposeful leadership style inspired his team to achieve great success.
C2 The purposeful integration of different cultural influences created a unique and vibrant community.
adverb none
A1 She walked purposefully towards the store.
A2 He spoke purposefully, trying to convince his boss.
B1 The team worked purposefully to meet the deadline.
B2 The artist painted purposefully, focusing on every detail.
C1 The CEO spoke purposefully during the press conference, addressing all concerns.
C2 The surgeon operated purposefully, ensuring the success of the procedure.
pronoun none
A1 My purpose is to learn English.
A2 The purpose of this exercise is to improve our writing skills.
B1 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new project proposal.
B2 His purpose in life is to help others and make a positive impact.
C1 The purpose of the research study is to find a cure for cancer.
C2 She dedicated her life to serving others, making it her purpose to bring joy and hope to those in need.
preposition none
A1 I go to school for the purpose of learning.
A2 She bought a new phone for the purpose of staying connected.
B1 The company was established for the purpose of providing affordable housing.
B2 He took up painting for the purpose of expressing his creativity.
C1 The research study was conducted for the purpose of analyzing consumer behavior.
C2 The new policy was implemented for the purpose of increasing efficiency in the workplace.
conjunction none
A1 I woke up early purpose I had to catch the first train.
A2 She studied hard purpose she could pass her exams.
B1 He saved money purpose he could buy a new car.
B2 They traveled to Italy purpose they could experience the culture.
C1 The company implemented new policies purpose improving employee satisfaction.
C2 She worked tirelessly purpose achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.
interjection none
A1 Purpose! I need to find my keys before I leave.
A2 Purpose, let's clean up the mess in the living room.
B1 For the purpose of this experiment, we will need to gather data from various sources.
B2 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project proposal.
C1 With purpose and determination, she completed the marathon in record time.
C2 The purpose of life is a complex philosophical question that has puzzled thinkers for centuries.
article none
A1 The purpose of a pencil is to write.
A2 She visited the library with the purpose of finding a new book to read.
B1 The main purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for next year.
B2 The purpose of the research study was to determine the effects of climate change on wildlife populations.
C1 The purpose of the new company policy is to increase productivity and efficiency.
C2 His life's purpose was to make a positive impact on the world through his philanthropic work.
formal The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
informal What's the purpose of your visit to the city?
slang I'm not sure what the purpose of all this drama is.
figurative The purpose of life is like a puzzle, we must figure it out as we go along.
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