purpose

n 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" syn intent, intention, aim, design

2: what something is used for; "the function of an auger is to bore holes"; "ballet is beautiful but what use is it?" syn function, role, use

3: the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; "his determination showed in his every movement"; "he is a man of purpose" syn determination

v 1: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" syn aim, purport, propose

2: reach a decision; "he resolved never to drink again" syn resolve

Source: WordNet. Princeton University