Synonyms: determination, purpose
Definition: 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
Similar words: resoluteness, resolution, resolve, firmness, firmness of purpose
Definition: the trait of being resolute
Usage: his resoluteness carried him through the battle; it was his unshakeable resolution to finish the work
Synonyms: use, purpose, role, function
Definition: what something is used for
Usage: the function of an auger is to bore holes; ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Similar words: usefulness, utility
Definition: the quality of being of practical use
Synonyms: design, purpose, aim, intent, intention
Definition: 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
Definition: the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
Usage: the ends justify the means
Definition: reach a decision
Usage: he resolved never to drink again
Similar words: make up one's mind, determine, decide
Definition: reach, make, or come to a decision about something
Usage: We finally decided after lengthy deliberations
Synonyms: propose, purport, purpose, aim
Definition: propose or intend
Usage: I aim to arrive at noon
Similar words: intend, think, mean
Definition: have in mind as a purpose
Usage: I mean no harm; I only meant to help you; She didn't think to harm me; We thought to return early that night