purpose
Cross references:
1. intention
1. pur.pose \'p*r-p*s\ \-f*l\ \-f*-le-\ \-f*l-n*s\ \-l*s\ n [ME purpos, fr.
OF, fr. purposer to purpose, fr. L proponere](perf. indic. proposui) to
propose - more at PROPOSE 1a: something set up as an object or end to be
attained : INTENTION 1b: RESOLUTION, DETERMINATION 2: an object or result
aimed at 3: a subject under discussion or an action in course of execution
: by intent : INTENTIONALLY - pur.pose.ful aj
2. purpose vt : to propose as an aim to oneself