What is the meaning of purpose?

noun

• An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.
  • usage: "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"
  • synonyms: intent, intention, aim, design
• What something is used for.
  • usage: "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it"
  • synonyms: function, role, use
• The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose.
  • usage: "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose"
  • synonyms: determination

verb

• Propose or intend.
  • usage: "I aim to arrive at noon"
  • synonyms: aim, purport, propose
• Reach a decision.
  • usage: "he resolved never to drink again"
  • synonyms: resolve