purpose

The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal: synonym: intention.

Determination; resolution.

To intend or resolve.

(on purpose) Intentionally; deliberately.

(to good purpose) With good results.

(little/no) With few or no results.

In biology, the result which a structure tends to secure, without any reference to an intelligent agent.

To propose; intend; design; mean: generally with an infinitive.

To resolve; determine, or determine on.

Synonyms To mean, meditate.