PURPOSE Synonyms
There are 31 synonyms of the word
purpose.
(exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word purpose. (close relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word purpose. (close relations)
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Definition of PURPOSE
Definition of PURPOSE
Best Alternative Words for PURPOSE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aim | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 2 | intention | nounn | ||||
| 3 | design | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | function | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | goal | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | reason | nounn | ||||
| 7 | role | nounn | ||||
| 8 | target | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | ambition | nounn | ||||
| 10 | aspiration | nounn | ||||
| 11 | end | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | mission | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | motive | nounn | ||||
| 14 | objective | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 15 | point | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 16 | determination | nounn | ||||
| 17 | intend | verbv | ||||
| 18 | intended | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 19 | intent | nounn | ||||
| 20 | matter | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
Best Hypernyms For PURPOSE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
purpose, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
goal
aim
decide
design
determine
end
firmness
function
intend
intention
mean
mission
objective
resoluteness
resolution
resolve
think
usefulness
utility
Phrases (2)
firmness of purposemake up one's mind
