1. (

• purpose ,
• intent ,
• intention ,
• aim ,
• design ,

) 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" ;

2. (

• function ,
• purpose ,
• role ,
• use

) what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" ;

3. (

• determination ,
• purpose ,

) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" ;

1. (

• aim ,
• purpose ,
• purport ,
• propose ,

) propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" ;

2. (

• purpose ,
• resolve ,

) reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" ;