purpose

noun
/ˈpɜːpəs/

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

Other meanings

Function, role.
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.

Example sentences

“I don't think he does it on purpose.”
Tatoeba · shekitten · CC0
“Spirituality connects us to a higher purpose.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“I didn't say it on purpose.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Word history

From Latin "propono" (prōpōnō, prōpōnere).

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “purpose” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.