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Results for: "purpose"

Translating from English to Icelandic

Translations:

purpose — aim, reason for doing something
→ tilgangur m
→ meining f
purpose — intention, resolve
→ tilgangur
→ markmið
purpose — reason for doing something
→ tilgangur
→ markmið

More translations:

purpose
→ tilgangur
purpose
→ hlutverk
purpose
→ stefnufesta, ákveðni

English definitions WordNet

NOUN 3

  1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    • “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”
  2. what something is used for

    • “the function of an auger is to bore holes”
    • “ballet is beautiful but what use is it?”
  3. the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

    • “his determination showed in his every movement”
    • “he is a man of purpose”

VERB 2

  1. propose or intend

    • “I aim to arrive at noon”
  2. reach a decision

    • “he resolved never to drink again”
    Synonymsresolve