# purposes

Pronunciation: say "PUR-puh-siz" US /ˈpɝpəsɪz/, UK /ˈpɜːpəsɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of purpose. — plural of purpose
   - Simple: Plural of purpose. Use this form when you mean more than one purpose.
   - _The committee outlined the project's purposes in the opening report._
   - _These funds are reserved for educational and charitable purposes._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present indicative of purpose. — third-person singular simple present indicative of purpose
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of purpose. Use this form after he, she, or it to mean plans or intends.
   - _The board purposes to expand operations into three new regions next year._
   - _Whoever purposes such a journey must prepare for long delays._

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