purposes 1 of 2

noun

Definition of purposesnext
plural of purpose
1
as in goals
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish the purpose of the research is to discover how the virus is transmitted

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2
as in tasks
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists still trying to discover her purpose in life

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purposes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of purpose
as in plans
to have in mind as a purpose or goal I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purposes
  1. goals
  2. plans
  3. intents
  4. intends
  5. objectives
  6. roles
  7. means
  8. intentions
Noun
  • The 100% by 2035 figure is in fact a mandate, but the percentage goals between now and then are a bit more complicated.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of goals
Verb
  • Netflix plans to stream two NFL games on Christmas Day, as the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers go head-to-head before the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
  • In addition, Starbucks plans to bring back condiment bars, a move aimed at reducing barista workload.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of plans
Noun
  • There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.
    Karla Dennis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of intents
Verb
  • As is tradition, Helm intends for his eldest son Haleth (Benjamin Wainwright) to one day take his place on the throne.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The $72 million in payments is just the first round of refunds the FTC intends to dish out, according to Lina Khan, the regulatory agency’s chair.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of intends
Noun
  • Emotional intelligence and rapport remain critical to aligning objectives and driving results.
    Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For me, top goals are often big-picture initiatives that move the company forward, like improving a major product feature, overhauling a company-wide process or aligning the leadership team on key objectives.
    Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • But their own roles, too, are constantly evolving.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Preventing nepotism by aligning roles with capabilities and approvals from independent advisors.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of roles
Verb
  • The energy requirements of data centers are huge, so harnessing those resources requires collaboration, which means effective harnessing of the potential of AI requires collaboration.
    Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Noun
  • However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
    Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
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