purpose

Noun

• 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
    

• what something is used for
  • the function of an auger is to bore holes
    
  • ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
    

• 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
    

Verb

• reach a decision
  • he resolved never to drink again
    

• propose or intend
  • I aim to arrive at noon
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  determination , function , role , use , intent , intention , aim , design , resolve , purport , propose