purpose
A purpose is the reason for which something is done or created, or for which something exists. It describes the goal or the specific intention you have when you perform an action.
Exemples
3 sur 5What is the purpose of this plastic tool?
What is the reason for using this plastic tool?
The purpose of this meeting is to decide on a new manager.
The goal of this meeting is to pick a new manager.
I didn't break your toy on purpose!
I didn't break your toy intentionally!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'PRO-pose'. If you 'propose' (suggest) an idea, you must have a 'purpose' (a reason) for it.
Quiz rapide
I am so sorry I spilled the juice; I didn't do it ___ purpose.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : on
Exemples
What is the purpose of this plastic tool?
everydayWhat is the reason for using this plastic tool?
The purpose of this meeting is to decide on a new manager.
formalThe goal of this meeting is to pick a new manager.
I didn't break your toy on purpose!
informalI didn't break your toy intentionally!
The purpose of the experiment was to test the new medicine.
academicThe aim of the scientific test was to check the new medicine.
The primary purpose of our company is to help small businesses grow.
businessThe main objective of our company is to help small businesses grow.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
on purpose
intentionally, not by accident
all-purpose
useful for many different things
to no purpose
without achieving any result; uselessly
Souvent confondu avec
Propose is a verb meaning to suggest a plan; purpose is a noun meaning the reason for a plan.
A goal is a specific result you want to reach, while purpose is the deeper reason why you want to reach it.
Notes d'usage
The word 'purpose' is most commonly used as a noun to explain 'why'. It is frequently used in the structure 'the purpose of [something] is to [verb]'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'by purpose' when they mean 'on purpose'. Always use 'on' when you mean something was done intentionally.
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'PRO-pose'. If you 'propose' (suggest) an idea, you must have a 'purpose' (a reason) for it.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French word 'porpos', which means an aim, intention, or a design.
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
I am so sorry I spilled the juice; I didn't do it ___ purpose.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : on
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
The final part or the conclusion of something, such as a per...
planTo decide on and arrange in advance a set of actions to achi...
designA design is a plan or drawing produced to show the look and...
functionThe purpose or special duty that a person or thing has. It c...
motiveRelating to motion or the power that produces movement. In a...
Mots lis
intrabrevsion
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prevalor
C1To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.
ultrajuncter
C1Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.
macrosanctible
C1A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.
uncedate
C1A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.
anvention
C1To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.
semiliberness
C1To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.
cosolvment
C1Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.
unaudless
C1Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.
monosomnful
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