the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists

the purpose of the meeting is to appoint a trustee

the building is no longer needed for its original purpose

a person's sense of resolve or determination

there was a new sense of purpose in her step as she set off

design or intend (something) for a particular use

the clinic was specifically purposed for that age group

any building purposed for rentals is highly regulated by the Tenancy Act

have (something) as one's intention or objective

all this God purposed, and all this he has accomplished

one young man purposed in his heart that he would save his father