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PURPOSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Purposing.

Purposing - as a noun

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example: "His intent was to provide a new translation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimdesignintentintention
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
endgoal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

What something is used for

Example: "The function of an auger is to bore holes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functionroleuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
usefulnessutility
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose

Example: "His determination showed in his every movement"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
determination
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firmnessfirmness of purposeresolutenessresolutionresolve
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Purposing - as a verb

Propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimproposepurport

Reach a decision

Example: "He resolved never to drink again"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resolve

Word Game Points

Is PURPOSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, purposing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PURPOSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PURPOSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, purposing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURPOSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PURPOSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, purposing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURPOSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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