Purpose

What “Purpose” means

Noun

1. The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
2. Function, role.
3. meaning for existing or doing something.
4. Resolution; determination.
5. The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

Verb

1. To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
2. To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.
3. To discourse.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English purpos, from Old French purposer (“to propose”) (with conjugation altered based on poser), from Latin prō- (“forth”) + pōnere (“place, put”), hence Latin prōpōnō, prōpōnere. By surface analysis, pur- + pose (“halt, pause, put, place”).

From Middle English purposen, from Old French purposer (“to propose”).

Business name ideas with “Purpose”

Industries where “Purpose” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Life Coach
• All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing