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purposed

purposed

4.8
Having a clear aim in what you do
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɜr.pəst/
translation icon : intencionado
  • His purposed actions showed he knew exactly what he wanted to achieve.

Examples

  • The team worked in a purposed manner to meet their deadline.

  • He approached the project with a purposed mindset.

  • She approached the negotiations with a purposed attitude.

  • She is a purposed individual who always knows what she wants.

  • She approached the negotiations with a purposed attitude, showing her determination to succeed.

  • His purposed actions demonstrated that he was focused on achieving his goals.

  • The team worked diligently in a purposed manner to ensure they met their deadline.

Synonyms

intentioned
vspurposed
28 4.2

Wanting to do something on purpose

is more general, meaning an overall sense of purpose rather than one plan
purposeful
vspurposed
27 4.2

Having a clear aim and strong determination

is the same overall sense but highlights the explicit aim rather than resolve
goal-directed
vspurposed
1 5.3

A person, action, or plan that aims to reach a clear result

is broader, naming a clear aim or sense of purpose rather than driven objectives
motivated
vspurposed
2.5

Wanting to work hard to reach a goal

focuses on having a clear aim or sense of purpose rather than mere energy

Antonyms

aimless
13 3.6

Not having a clear goal or plan

directionless
4 6.0

Having no clear aim or plan

How Purposeful

single-minded
15 4.4
driven
3.5
determined
399 2.5
purposed
4.8
intentional
117 3.9

Surface Forms

purposed positive

Morphology

purposed = purpose (semi-transparent) = purpose + ed

The adjective meaning 'having a clear aim' is related to 'intended', but in contemporary usage 'purposed' is less common and can overlap with 'purposeful', so learners may find the nuance less predictable.

Etymology

Purposed comes from purpose and is related to the word propose, both from a root that means 'to put forward'. So when someone is purposed, they have a clear aim or plan and act with intention.