purpose - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

Synonyms

• determination
• purpose

More generic

• firmness
• firmness of purpose
• resoluteness
• resolution
• resolve

More specific

• diligence
• doggedness
• indefatigability
• indefatigableness
• industriousness
• industry
• perseverance
• persistence
• persistency
• pertinacity
• tenaciousness
• tenacity
• tirelessness

Noun

what something is used for

Synonyms

• function
• purpose
• role
• use

More generic

• usefulness
• utility

More specific

• raison d'etre

Noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Synonyms

• aim
• design
• intent
• intention
• purpose

More generic

• end
• goal

More specific

• cross-purpose
• final cause
• idea
• mind
• sake
• view
• will

Verb

reach a decision

Synonyms

• purpose
• resolve

More generic

• decide
• determine
• make up one's mind

Verb

propose or intend

Synonyms

• aim
• propose
• purport
• purpose

More generic

• intend
• mean
• think

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