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1. The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
It is grossly unfair and it is defeating the purpose of these meetings.
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2. (usually purposes) A particular requirement or consideration, typically one that is temporary or restricted in scope or extent.
state pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes
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3. A person's sense of resolve or determination.
A powerful sense of purpose and contemporary relevance drives the website.
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1. Have as one's intention or objective.
God has allowed suffering, even purposed it
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Origin
1. Middle English from Old French porpos, from the verb porposer, variant of proposer (see propose).
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