Commentary: PURPOSE[+state][+goal][+intended]
NOTE: refers to a state of affairs that is desired by some agent
Examples:
My purpose in giving that party was to introduce Mary to some bachelors.
The philosopher argued that there is no purpose to the universe.
What is the purpose of antagonizing their government at this point in time?
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1
Commentary: PURPOSE[+relation][+role][+utility][+intended]
NOTE: refers to the function or utility of an object
Examples:
The purpose of the guard rail is to keep cars from veering off the road over the cliff.
Pensions are considered as earned income for tax purposes. (in the role of an asset)
We stared at the metal object but could not guess its purpose.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2
Commentary: PURPOSE[+quality][+behavioral][+determination]
NOTE: refers to a trait or behavior of an agent.
Examples:
He strode into the building with great purpose.
The purpose in their eyes had gradually been replaced by fear and doubt.
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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3
Commentary: Idiom: on_purpose
Examples:
He set the house on fire on purpose.
I don't think she insulted Mary on purpose.
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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: Idiom
Commentary: Idiom to_no_purpose
Examples:
Frantically he shouted a warning to them, but to no purpose.
She felt her efforts to help the boy were to no purpose.
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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: Idiom
Commentary: Idiom: to_the_purpose
Examples:
You may find some old tool in the basement that is to the purpose.
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WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: Idiom