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How to pronounce “purpose

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Pronunciation guide for purpose

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of purpose with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
The Purpose Economyto talk about his new book, "The Purpose Economy."
Definition summary
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.

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How to pronounce purpose

The Purpose Economy

to talk about his new book, "The Purpose Economy."

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “purpose

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
  • Function, role.
  • (Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
  • Resolution; determination.
  • (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
  • (intransitive) To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.
  • (obsolete, intransitive) To discourse.

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