Some common synonyms of purpose are aim, design, end, goal, intention, intent, objective, and object. While all these words mean "what one intends...

The meanings of aim and purpose largely overlap; however, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing. // h...

While the synonyms design and purpose are close in meaning, design implies a more carefully calculated plan. // the order of events came by acciden...

While in some cases nearly identical to purpose, end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means...

In some situations, the words goal and purpose are roughly equivalent. However, goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hards...

The words intent and purpose are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness. //...

Although the words intention and purpose have much in common, intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about. // anno...

Object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need. // his constant object was the achievement of pleasure

The synonyms objective and purpose are sometimes interchangeable, but objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable. // their obj...