Purpose

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Reason

Synonyms Motive, grounds, impetus, reason, basis, intention, object, goal, plan, target, aspiration, wish, advantage, good, usefulness, merit, gain, avail, outcome, mileage, behoof, function, motivation, cause, occasion, point, justification, aim, objective, end, scheme, ambition, desire, hope, benefit, use, value, worth, profit, result, effect, percentage, boot, and role.

Determination

Synonyms Determination, resolution, firmness (of purpose), backbone, push, enthusiasm, initiative, motivation, commitment, dedication, resoluteness, resolve, steadfastness, drive, thrust, ambition, enterprise, single-mindedness, conviction, and get-up-and-go.

Verb

Synonyms Intend, aim, design, have in mind, decide, determine, have plans, aspire, want, expect, set one's sights on, contemplate, mean, plan, have the intention, have a mind, resolve, propose, set out, desire, wish, hope, have in view, and think of.

Example Sentences

She acted with clear purpose.

The meeting had no purpose.

They questioned the project’s purpose.

His purpose is to inspire.

Everything happens for a purpose.