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Grade 4
(pur-pose) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. the reason for doing something.

Example Sentence

The purpose of practice is to improve.

More Example Sentences

Finding purpose makes life better.

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purpose
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Rhymes

  • purpose

  • all-purpose

  • multipurpose
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