Hyphenation of purpose

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word purpose ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

pur-pose

Definitions of purpose :

1.
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
His intent was to provide a new translation Good intentions are not enough It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs He made no secret of his designs
2.
What something is used for
The function of an auger is to bore holes Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
3.
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something
Firmness of purpose His determination showed in his every movement He is a man of purpose
4.
Propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon
5.
Reach a decision
He resolved never to drink again

Synonyms of purpose :

noun intent, intention, aim, design, goal, end
noun function, role, use, utility, usefulness
noun determination, resoluteness, firmness, resolve, resolution
verb aim, purport, propose, intend, mean, think
verb resolve, decide, make up one's mind, determine

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