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Moderatepurposes
The correct spelling is purposes.
How to pronounce purposes
/ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
nounIPA: /ˈpɜːpəsɪz/
Say it like: Pur-pos-es
The correct spelling is purposes. An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. For example: "The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."
Usage Examples
“The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
- 2.A result that is desired; an intention.
- 3.The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
- 4.The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
- 5.The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
verb
- 1.To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
- 2.(passive) To design for some purpose.
- 3.To discourse.
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