purpose

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈpɜː.pəs/]

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1. purpose (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

Example: Our gracious Ancestors, however, purposed Nothing, against these their ancient and implacable Enemies, save what was necessary and indispensable, with respect to their own Preservation.

2. purpose (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.

Example: Upon my ſoul, / You may beleeve him: nor did he ere purpoſe / To me but nobly;[…]

3. purpose (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To discourse.

Example: Whom ouertaking, ſhe in merry ſort
Them gan to bord, and purpoſe diuerſly,[…]

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