purpose (n)
intent (n)
intention (n)
aim (n)
design#3 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
examples 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
Outgoing links
Hypernym goal, end
Derivationally related form design → design; design → design
Derivationally related form design → design
Derivationally related form aim → aim
Derivationally related form intent → intend
Derivationally related form purpose → purpose
Hyponym mind, idea; cross-purpose; final cause; sake; view; will
Incoming links
Hyponym goal, end
Hypernym mind, idea; cross-purpose; final cause; sake; view; will
Derivationally related form design → design; design → design
Derivationally related form intend → intent
Derivationally related form purpose → purpose
Derivationally related form aim → aim
Derivationally related form design → design

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