purpose
295
3.5
- noun
- /ˈpɜːrpəs/
:
determinación
- His strong sense of purpose drove him to finish the marathon despite the challenges.
- a sense of purpose
- unity of purpose
- strength of purpose
Dealing with these requires unity of purpose in the West.
- Dealing with these requires unity of purpose in the West.
- Why would I want a man who has no purpose wandering, confused, stuck.
- It's such a mystery, that sense of purpose deep in a purpose.
Examples
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Dealing with these requires unity of purpose in the West.
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But it's, it's because I have a purpose, something to do.
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You may lack a sense of meaning or purpose in your life.
Academic text (2011) -
I saw a lot of young men wanting purpose, and they had that.
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In Freire's social theory, children share power and find strength and purpose in a common vision.
Academic text (2011) -
You're marching toward purpose, meaning, and impact.
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What you've achieved with a strong sense of purpose is nothing short of a miracle.
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Setting goals before a repetition begins will add motivation and purpose to the exercise.
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She found her purpose in helping others and making a difference in their lives.
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After years of searching, he finally discovered his true purpose in life.
Synonyms
871
2.6
Strong determination to do something despite difficulty
829
3.3
A promise to support a person, cause, or plan
142
3.0
Being firm and not giving up when trying to reach a goal
117
3.9
Giving time and effort to a job, purpose, or person
92
4.4
Strong determination to do something and not give up
31
6.0
Not giving up when things are hard
22
3.5
A feeling of having a clear aim in life or work that gives you motivation
15
7.7
The courage and determination to keep going in hard situations
5
3.5
Being steady and determined in words and actions
5
3.9
A strong desire to do well in competition or hard situations
1
4.9
A clear aim and strong determination to reach it
1
6.0
The quality of staying very determined and not changing your mind when things are difficult
Strong determination to reach a goal and not give up
A very firm decision to keep trying
A very strong will to keep trying no matter what
Being very determined and not giving up
Being clear and firm when you choose what to do
A quality that makes someone brave and determined
Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause
A quality of having a clear plan or reason for action
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Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
A large explosive object that makes a strong blast and many flying pieces
How Determined
Surface Forms
Etymology
Purpose comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to put forward' and is the same root as propose. To have purpose is to have a clear aim you carry with you, which is why it means strong determination or firm resolve.