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purpose

/ˈpɜrpəs/
pur · pose ˈpɜr · pəs
English Definition
n. the reason for which something is done
中文释义
目的，意图
Significado en Español
propósito, intención
한국어 뜻
목적, 의도
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mục đích, ý định
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Example Sentence

What is the purpose of this meeting?

这次会议的目的是什么？

Synonyms
aim goal intention
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “purpose”:

  1. A result
  2. B mistake
  3. C accident
  4. D aim
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D — aim. “purpose” means n. the reason for which something is done

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The main ______ of the long meeting was to plan the summer festival.

  1. A rumor
  2. B accident
  3. C mistake
  4. D purpose
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D — purpose. “purpose” means n. the reason for which something is done

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Common questions about “purpose”

What does “purpose” mean?

purpose — n. the reason for which something is done. In Chinese: 目的，意图.

How do you pronounce “purpose”?

purpose is pronounced /ˈpɜrpəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pur · pose.

How do you use “purpose” in a sentence?

What is the purpose of this meeting? (这次会议的目的是什么？)

What are synonyms for “purpose”?

aim, goal, intention — all close in meaning to purpose (n. the reason for which something is done).

Is “purpose” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. purpose appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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