purpose

noun

1
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
2
what something is used for
the function of an auger is to bore holes
ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
3
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

Also useful for “purpose”:Unscrambler— Rearrange the letters in “purpose”