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purpose in Arabic

نِيَّة niyya

/ˈpɜː.pəs//ˈpɝ.pəs/

purpose in Arabic: نِيَّة (niyya), هَدَف (hadaf), مَقْصِد (maqṣid), مَقْصَد (maqṣad). In English, purpose means the end for which something is done, is made or exists.

Arabic words for purpose

intention
نِيَّة niyya
end for which something is done, is made or exists
هَدَف hadaf, مَقْصِد maqṣid, مَقْصَد maqṣad, غَايَة ḡāya
reason for doing something
سَبَب sabab

English meaning of purpose

  1. noun The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
  2. noun Function, role.
  3. noun Meaning for existing or doing something.
  4. noun Resolution; determination.

Full definition of purpose

purpose in a sentence

  • What is the purpose of your visit?
  • The device can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
  • The exceptionally small gate-leg table served the purpose of a tea table admirably.

Synonyms of purpose

All synonyms of purpose

purpose in other languages

Questions about purpose in Arabic

What is the meaning of purpose in Arabic?
Purpose in Arabic is نِيَّة (niyya), هَدَف (hadaf), مَقْصِد (maqṣid), مَقْصَد (maqṣad).
ما معنى كلمة purpose؟
Purpose: نِيَّة (niyya), هَدَف (hadaf), مَقْصِد (maqṣid), مَقْصَد (maqṣad).
What does purpose mean in English?
Purpose means the end for which something is done, is made or exists.

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