What does PURPOSE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈpɜrpəs/
- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Words With Friends score
- 14
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“his intent was to provide a new translation”
- what something is used for“the function of an auger is to bore holes”
- the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose“his determination showed in his every movement”
verb
- propose or intend“I aim to arrive at noon”
- reach a decision“he resolved never to drink again”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
purposed13purposes12purposing14
Anagrams of PURPOSE
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside PURPOSE
103 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is PURPOSE a valid word in word games?
PURPOSE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is PURPOSE worth?
PURPOSE is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from PURPOSE?
103 other words, including OR, SO, UP and OUR.