purpose | Definition of purpose

purpose

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of purpose

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

I've been purposing to fix that thing for some time now

Synonyms of purpose

aim, allow [chiefly Southern & Midland], aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, go [chiefly Southern & Midland], intend, look, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purport

Words Related to purpose

dream, hope, wish

consider, debate, mull (over), ponder

attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try

accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

Phrases Synonymous with purpose