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11purpose — UK US /ˈpɜːpəs/ noun ► [C] the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists: sb s purpose in doing sth »My purpose in calling this meeting was to remind everyone of some basic rules. with/for the purpose of (doing) sth »He… …
12Purpose — Pur pose, n. [OF. purpos, pourpos, propos, L. propositum. See {Propound}.] 1. That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion;… …
13purpose — [pʉr′pəs] vt., vi. purposed, purposing [ME purposen < OFr porposer, var. of proposer: see PROPOSE] to intend, resolve, or plan n. [ME < OFr porpos] 1. something one intends to get or do; intention; aim 2. resolution; determination …
14with — ► PREPOSITION 1) accompanied by. 2) in the same direction as. 3) possessing; having. 4) indicating the instrument used to perform an action or the material used for a purpose. 5) in opposition to or competition with. 6) indicating the manner or… …
15with an eye to/toward — with (something) in your thoughts as a goal or purpose They hired him with an eye toward increased sales. They bought the house with an eye toward its restoration. He took the job with an eye to the future. [=he took the job because he felt it w …
16with an eye to something — with an eye to (something) for the purpose of something. All college applications that we receive are read with an eye to finding the most promising students. This new factory was designed with an eye to providing a better work environment …
17with an eye to — (something) for the purpose of something. All college applications that we receive are read with an eye to finding the most promising students. This new factory was designed with an eye to providing a better work environment …
18with a view to — with the aim, purpose or object of (doing) smth (also with an eye to) …
19Purpose trust — Wills, trusts and estates …
20purpose — noun 1 aim/function ADJECTIVE ▪ limited ▪ chief, main, primary, prime, principal ▪ true ▪ …
