Purpose - translation, pronunciation and examples
purpose
the reason for doing something
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When to use purpose
Цель этого урока ясна.
Она копила деньги с ясной целью.
purpose usage examples
Она копила деньги с ясной целью.
She saved money with a clear purpose.
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What's the difference between purpose / aim / goal / objective / intention / reason
the main word for the reason behind an action
What is the purpose of this tool?
Какова цель этого инструмента?
My aim is to learn English.
Моя цель — выучить английский.
His goal is to become a doctor.
Его цель — стать врачом.
The main objective is to finish on time.
Главная цель — закончить вовремя.
It was not my intention to hurt you.
Я не хотел причинить тебе боль.
What is the reason for the delay?
Какова причина задержки?
What's the difference
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How to pronounce purpose and what this word means
purpose translation: цель. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce purpose
/ˈpɜːpəs/
purpose translation
цель
purpose examples
The purpose of this lesson is clear.
purpose transcription
/ˈpɜːpəs/, /ˈpɝpəs/
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purpose meaning: what does it mean?
the reason for doing something
purpose pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
purpose is pronounced as /ˈpɜːpəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
purpose definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The purpose of this lesson is clear. Translation: Цель этого урока ясна.
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