<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.</li><li>an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.</li><li>determination; resoluteness.</li><li>the subject in hand; the point at issue.</li><li>practical result, effect, or advantage: to act to good purpose.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to set as an aim, intention, or goal for oneself.</li><li>to intend; design.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to have a purpose.</li></ul>