purpose

the reason why you do something or the aim that you want to achieve

propósito, intención, objetivo

• have a purpose

Collocations the purpose of something · a clear purpose

• What is the purpose of this meeting?

  ¿Cuál es el propósito de esta reunión?

the reason why something exists or what it is used for

función, utilidad, finalidad

• serve a purpose

Collocations the purpose of something · a practical purpose

• The main purpose of the machine is to clean clothes.

  La principal función de la máquina es limpiar ropa.

the meaning or significance of something, especially a word or phrase

sentido, significado, interpretación

• have no purpose

Collocations the purpose of words · a deeper purpose

• The phrase has a different purpose in this context.

  La frase tiene un significado diferente en este contexto.