purpose in WordNet English dictionary

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"
   purpose  intent  intention  aim  design 
   
2. 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"
   determination  purpose 
   
3. what something is used for
   "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
   function  purpose  role  use 
   

1. propose or intend
   "I aim to arrive at noon"
   aim  purpose  purport  propose 
   
2. reach a decision
   "he resolved never to drink again"
   purpose  resolve