purpose purpose /ˈpɝːpəs/

noun

1. () An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions  ( design , intent , aim , intention , purpose )
   an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
    His intent was to provide a new translation
   his intent was to provide a new translation
    Good intentions are not enough
   good intentions are not enough
    It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
   it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
    He made no secret of his designs
   he made no secret of his designs
   
   
2. () What something is used for  ( role , use , function , purpose )
   what something is used for
    The function of an auger is to bore holes
   the function of an auger is to bore holes
    Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
   ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
   
3. () The quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose  ( determination , purpose )
   the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose
    His determination showed in his every movement
   his determination showed in his every movement
    He is a man of purpose
   he is a man of purpose
   

verb

1. Reach a decision  ( purpose , resolve )
   reach a decision
    He resolved never to drink again
   he resolved never to drink again
   
2. Propose or intend  ( purpose , purport , propose , aim )
   propose or intend
    I aim to arrive at noon
   I aim to arrive at noon
   

 tea urn tea urn /ˈtiː ɝn/

noun

1. An urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served  ( tea urn )
   an urn in which tea is brewed and from which it is served
   
   

 line of work line of work /laɪn ʌv wɜrk/

noun

1. () The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money  ( line of work , line , occupation , business , job )
   the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
    He's not in my line of business
   he's not in my line of business
   
   

 ciliophoran ciliophoran /sɪˈliːəfərən/

noun

1. A protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell  ( ciliophoran , ciliate , ciliated protozoan )
   a protozoan with a microscopic appendage extending from the surface of the cell
     The ciliated protozoan propelled itself through the water using its tiny hair-like projections.
   The ciliated protozoan propelled itself through the water using its tiny hair-like projections.