Purposive

Synonyms of purposive

• intentional
• deliberate
• goal-oriented

Antonyms of purposive

• random
• accidental
• unintentional

Collocations of purposive

purposive action

Frequency: 70 %

She took purposive action to achieve her goals.

purposive behavior

Frequency: 60 %

His purposive behavior indicated his determination to succeed.

purposive intention

Frequency: 50 %

His purposive intention was clear from the start.

purposive thinking

Frequency: 45 %

Her purposive thinking helped her come up with innovative solutions.

purposive decision

Frequency: 40 %

Making a purposive decision requires careful consideration.

Idiomatic Expressions for purposive

• Phrase: purposive action
  Meaning: action taken with a specific aim or intention
  Usage: The protest was a purposive action to raise awareness.