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/pɾoˈposito/

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Translation

purpose, intention

Word origin

From Latin propositum ('a thing set forth, a plan'), from proponere ('to set forth, to propose'). The same root gives English purpose, propose and proposition.

Origin
Latin
Root
propositum
English cognates
purpose, propose, proposition

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpropósitos

Examples

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What is the purpose of this meeting?

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By the way, did you see what happened yesterday?

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He did it on purpose, not by accident.

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I need to find a purpose in my life.

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The purpose of the book is to teach people to cook.

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This word is part of lesson 23.