(n): the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
(n): what something is used for
(n): the quality of being of practical use
(n): the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
(n): the trait of being resolute
(v): propose or intend
(v): have in mind as a purpose
(v): reach a decision
(v): reach, make, or come to a decision about something