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Synonyms of purpose

18 similar words

Another word for purpose is object. Other synonyms of purpose are aim, end, point, meaning and intention.

Synonyms and similar words for purpose

nounThe end for which something is done, is made or exists.

  • endA purpose, goal, or aim.
  • pointA purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
  • aimIntention or goal.

nounMeaning for existing or doing something.

  • meaningThe purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

nounResolution; determination.

nounThe subject of discourse; the point at issue.

verbTo have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

  • intendTo fix the mind upon (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon.
  • meanTo intend (something) for a given purpose or fate; to predestine.
  • plan
  • set out

nounMore synonyms

  • goal
  • objectObjective; goal, end or purpose of something.
  • target
  • reason for doing something

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.

Full definition of purpose

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Questions about synonyms of purpose

What is another word for purpose?
Purpose has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as object, aim, end, point, meaning, intention and goal.
What does purpose mean?
Purpose means the end for which something is done, is made or exists.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: purpose (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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