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purpose : tumong (n.); tunong (n.); katuyoan (n.)

English Synonyms:
aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, function, role, use, determination, propose, purport, resolve

Glosses:
purpose
aim, design, intent, intention, purpose (n.) an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
function, purpose, role, use (n.) what something is used for.; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"
determination, purpose (n.) the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
aim, propose, purport, purpose (v.) propose or intend.; "I aim to arrive at noon"
purpose, resolve (v.) reach a decision.; "he resolved never to drink again"