purpose
intermediateB1/ˈpɜːrpəs/ · pur-pose
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
Meanings
The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
وہ سبب جس کی بنا پر کچھ کیا جائے یا بنایا جائے یا جس کی وجہ سے کچھ موجود ہو۔
مقصد
maqsad
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- life purpose
- sense of purpose
- purpose statement
Example Sentences
Finding your life purpose can lead to greater happiness.
اپنے زندگی کے مقصد کو تلاش کرنا زیادہ خوشی کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔
apne zindagi ke maqsad ko talash karna zyada khushi ki taraf le ja sakta hai.
The purpose of education is to develop critical thinking.
تعلیم کا مقصد تنقیدی سوچ کو ترقی دینا ہے۔
taleem ka maqsad tanqeedi soch ko taraqqi dena hai.
Every piece of art has its own purpose.
ہر فن پارے کا اپنا ایک مقصد ہوتا ہے۔
har fan paray ka apna ek maqsad hota hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'purpose' as 'propose with intent'.
Imagine a target board, focusing on your aim.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ تو مقصد ہو عکس کا، کچھ تو دیوانگی کا عالم ہو
Kuch to maqsad ho aks ka, kuch to deewangi ka aalam ho
There should be some purpose behind the reflection, some state of madness.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جہاں مقصد ہو، وہاں راہ نکل آتی ہے۔
Jahan maqsad ho, wahan rah nikal aati hai.
Where there is a purpose, there a way emerges.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "purpos" — intention, aim
First known use: 14th century
The word 'purpose' has evolved from the Old French 'purpos', which means intention or aim, and has been used in English since the late 14th century.