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

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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
  • This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Now fans across the globe can watch talented world class players make highlight reel goals.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goals
Verb
  • Target plans to be the destination of choice for shoppers looking for Wicked merchandise this holiday season.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lan, 27, also plans to vote for Harris because of the vice president's plans to protect the environment.
    Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of plans
Noun
  • The White Castle slider was, for all intents and purposes, a White Castle slider.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
  • How people—or governments and corporations, run by people—respond to the mounting losses will have repercussions that will last, for all intents and purposes, forever.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of intents
Verb
  • The company intends to raise additional funds through public or private offerings to support its operations and business plan.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company intends to defend its intellectual property rights.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of intends
Noun
  • In contrast, on achieving objectives like resilience, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction, the C-suite scores are 14-19% lower on the necessity of internal collaboration.
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Use goal-setting frameworks like OKRs (objectives and key results) to maintain alignment and focus.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of objectives
Noun
  • There are many things at stake this election, including voting for a new president, Kentucky Statehouse roles and Louisville Metro Council.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Their roles should be reinstated to complement the work of the commission.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of roles
Verb
  • Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, many women are unsure of what that actually means or what to do about it.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of means
Noun
  • Quartz’s Will Gavin scopes out the Tesla CEO’s intentions.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The answer to this question depends on your intentions for adding a collagen cream to your skin-care routine.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of intentions
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