| Main Entry: | purpose |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | intention, meaning, aim |
Synonyms: |
ambition, animus, aspiration, big idea, bourn, calculation, design, desire, destination, determination, direction, dream, drift, end, expectation, function, goal, hope, idea, intendment, intent, mecca, mission, object, objective, plan, point, premeditation, principle, project, proposal, proposition, prospect, reason, resolve, scheme, scope, target, ulterior motive, view, whatfor, where one's headed, whole idea, why and wherefore, whyfor, will, wish |
| Main Entry: | reason |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | intention, aim |
Synonyms: |
antecedent, argument, basis, cause, consideration, design, determinant, end, goal, grounds, idea, impetus, incentive, inducement, motivation, motive, object, occasion, proof, purpose, rationale, root, spring, target, ulterior motive, warrant, wherefore, why, why and wherefore, whyfor |
| Main Entry: | hidden agenda |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | secret reasons |
Synonyms: |
ax to grind, parti pris, prejudice, ulterior motive |
| Main Entry: | purpose |
| Part of Speech: | noun, verb |
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