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Synonyms
pur·pose (pûŕpəs)

[Middle English purpos, from Anglo-Norman, from purposer, to intend, pur-, forth (from Latin prō-; see pro–1), + poser, to put; see pose1.]

noun 

  1. The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal: “And ever those, who would enjoyment gain/Must find it in the purpose they pursue” (Sarah Josepha Hale)
  2. A result or effect that is intended or desired; an intention. See synonyms at intention
  3. Determination; resolution: He was a man of purpose.
  4. The matter at hand; the point at issue.

transitive verb: -posed, -pos·ing, -pos·es. 

To intend or resolve to perform or accomplish.

idioms

on purpose
Intentionally; deliberately.
to good purpose
With good results.
to little purpose
With few or no results.