- The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease.
- His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.
- Her main/primary purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.
- I came to Brighton for/with the express purpose of seeing you.
- Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.
- She had the operation entirely for cosmetic purposes.
- a multi-purpose kitchen knife
- I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.
- All my efforts were to no purpose
- He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose
- on purpose
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If you do something on purpose, you do it intentionally, not by accident:
I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident.
determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:
I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.
Parenthood would give him a sense of purpose.
We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.
The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs).
serve a purpose
These small village shops serve a very useful purpose
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