Betekenis van purpose In het Nederlands

• 0 why you do something or why something exists:

  • The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease.

  • His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.

  • Her main/primary purpose in suing the newspaper for libel was to clear her name.

  • I came to Brighton for/with the express purpose of seeing you.

  • Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published.

  • She had the operation entirely for cosmetic purposes.

  • a multi-purpose kitchen knife

  • I can see no useful purpose in continuing this conversation.

  • All my efforts were to no purpose (= failed).

  • He gave her a sum of money which she used to good purpose (= well).

  • I didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident.

  • I've always admired her for her strength of purpose.

  • Parenthood would give him a sense of purpose.

  • We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.

  • The fabric I bought isn't exactly what I wanted, but it will serve my purposes (= fulfil my needs).

  • These small village shops serve a very useful purpose.

• 1 an intention or aim; a reason for doing something or for allowing something to happen:

  • [ C ] For budgeting purposes, you really have to start estimating costs now.

  • [ C ] The delay really served no good purpose and may have harmed the negotiation.

  • This is the second time in a row that he didn’t show up, and I believe he did it on purpose.

  • [ U ] The project gave him a renewed sense of purpose.

• 2 an intended result or use:

  • This budget is designed to meet one purpose and one purpose only, to do what is best for the economy.

• 3 the reason for doing something or the reason that something exists:

  • sb's purpose in doing sth My purpose in calling this meeting was to remind everyone of some basic rules.

  • with/for the purpose of (doing) sth He learnt Chinese for the express purpose of starting a business there.

  • I went to the conference with the sole purpose of advertising our services.

  • for tax/business/insurance purposes He pays himself a small salary for tax purposes.

  • I can see no useful purpose in speaking to him again.

  • You need to assure shareholders that their investment is being used to good purpose.

• 4 determination or a feeling of having a reason for what you do:

  • You need a strong sense of purpose to start your own company.

• 5 a need of a particular person or organization:

  • We haven't yet managed to find new premises that are suitable for our purposes.

  • This fabric isn't ideal, but it will serve our purposes.

• 6 intentionally, not by accident:

  • I know you didn't delete the database on purpose, but please be more careful.

• 7 to have a use:

  • These small village shops serve a very useful purpose.

• 8 to be completely unsuccessful:

  • All my efforts were to no purpose.