noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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- 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
noun
what something is used for
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- the function of an auger is to bore holes
- ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
noun
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something
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- firmness of purpose
- his determination showed in his every movement
- he is a man of purpose
verb
propose or intend
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- I aim to arrive at noon
verb
reach a decision
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- he resolved never to drink again