purpose

ˈpɜrpəs
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Translation of purpose from English into Dutch,

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Noun

1.

goal

intention or objective aimed to be achieved
doel noogmerk n
  • He went to the university with the purpose of getting a degree.Hij ging naar de universiteit met het doel een diploma te halen
2.

use case

intended role or aim behind an action, plan or thing
  • The purpose of the meeting was to decide next steps.Het doel van de vergadering was om de volgende stappen te bepalen.
3.

goal

fixed intention or determination
  • She pursued her goals with great purpose.Ze streefde haar doelen met grote doelgerichtheid na.

Verb

1.

intend

tr.
have as one's intention or objective
tr.
  • He purposed to start his own business next year.Hij voornam zich om volgend jaar zijn eigen bedrijf te beginnen
2.

decision

intr.Dated
reach a decision about a plan
intr.Dated
  • We purpose to travel abroad this summer.We zijn van plan om deze zomer naar het buitenland te reizen.
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Expressions with purpose: examples in English and translations in Dutch

het doel voorbijschieten
zinloos maken
If you lock the keys inside, you defeat the purpose.
opzettelijk per ongeluk
bewust onbewust
She spilled the drink accidentally on purpose to get his attention.
geschikt voor het doel
doelmatig
The new software is fit for purpose.
voldoet aan het doel
This cheap tarp isn’t pretty, but it answers the purpose.
het komt iemand goed uit
He spreads rumors when it serves his purpose.
doel vervullen
eisen vervullen
The temporary solution served its purpose until a permanent fix was found.

Synonyms and analogies of purpose in English

Examples of purpose in a sentence

  • The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the new project.
  • She questioned the purpose of spending so much money on advertising.
  • Each tool in the kit serves a specific purpose in the repair process.
  • He spoke with purpose during the interview.
  • They worked with renewed purpose after the setback.
  • They purposed to travel the world together.

Translations of "purpose" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
doelnn.

I saw him slop around the backyard without any real purpose.

Ik zag hem zonder echt doel wat door de achtertuin slenteren.

doeleindenn.

There is often more than one lawful basis for each purpose.

Vaak is er meer dan een wettelijke basis voor elk doeleinde.

bedoelingnf.

An experienced undercover agent never reveals their true purpose or identity.

Een ervaren infiltrant maakt nooit zijn echte bedoeling of identiteit bekend.

doelstellingnf.

Therefore the aid must have been used for another purpose.

Daarom moest de steun voor een andere doelstelling zijn gebruikt.

opzetnm.

I think purple with a purpose is not your color.

Ik denk dat paars met opzet niet je kleur is.

Verb
doelenv.

This truth will find expression in noble purpose and courageous action.

Deze waarheid zal zich uitdrukken in nobele doelen en moedige acties.

voornemenv.

Take hold of the work with a new purpose of heart.

Leg beslag op het werk met een nieuw voornemen des harten.

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purpose: Examples and translations in context

Sometimes, people lose sight of their purpose in pursuit of money.

Soms raken mensen hun echte doel kwijt in hun jacht op geld.

She believed every living soul has a purpose to fulfill in life.

Ze geloofde dat elke levende ziel een doel in het leven heeft.

The temporary office served its purpose until the new building was finished.

Het tijdelijke kantoor diende zijn doel totdat het nieuwe gebouw klaar was.

Lettering styles vary greatly depending on the culture and purpose.

Stijlen van lettering verschillen sterk per cultuur en per doel.

Without purpose, the project became meaningless to the whole team.

Zonder duidelijk doel verloor het project voor het hele team zijn betekenis.

The aligning purpose behind their efforts was clear to everyone involved.

Het gedeelde doel achter hun inspanningen was voor iedereen duidelijk.

The pilot project served its purpose and showed the risks very clearly.

Het proefproject heeft zijn doel vervuld en de risico's heel duidelijk aangetoond.

The border post officers asked questions about the purpose of our trip.

De beambten bij de grenspost stelden vragen over het doel van onze reis.

See also:

on purposesole purposeall-purposepurpose-built
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