purpose

• Nom désignant la raison pour laquelle quelque chose est fait ou créé, ou le but que quelque chose est censé atteindre.

A noun referring to the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.

1. Reason or intentionA2formal

   The reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists.

   but, intention

   • The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget.
   • She studied hard with the purpose of getting a scholarship.
   • What is the purpose of this device?

   Synonymesaimdesignendgoalintentionmotivationmotiveobjectobjectivepointrationalereasontarget

2. Goal or aimA2formal

   An intended or desired result; an objective.

   But, objectif

   • His main purpose in life is to help others.
   • The team worked together with a common purpose.
   • She achieved her purpose of becoming a doctor.

   Synonymesaimdesignendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectivetarget

3. Determination or resolveB2formal

   The quality of being determined to achieve something.

   Détermination, résolution

   • He spoke with a sense of purpose.
   • She moved through the crowd with purpose.
   • His voice was filled with purpose and conviction.

   Synonymesdeterminationfirmnesspurposefulnessresolutionresolve

   Antonymeshesitationindecisionirresolutionvacillation

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de se fixer un objectif précis ou une intention, et de diriger ses efforts vers sa réalisation.

A verb used to indicate the act of intending or aiming to achieve a specific goal or objective.

1. Intend or resolveB2formal

   To have something as one's intention or objective; to resolve to do something.

   Avoir l'intention ou se proposer de

   • She purposed to finish the project by Friday.
   • He purposed to travel the world after retirement.
   • The committee purposed to improve the school's facilities.

   Synonymesaimintendmeanplanproposeresolve