purposes
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Is purposes a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of purposes?
Definition
noun (English)
1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actionsExamples: "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"Synonyms: aim, design, intent, intention, purpose
2. what something is used forExamples: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?"Synonyms: function, purpose, role, use
3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purposeExamples: "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"Synonyms: determination, purpose
verb (English)
1. propose or intendExamples: "I aim to arrive at noon"Synonyms: aim, propose, purport, purpose
2. reach a decisionExamples: "he resolved never to drink again"Synonyms: purpose, resolve
Definition source: Wiktionary