An indirect or concealed purpose or design.

(idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. / (now rare) In order to (do something); with the objective that.

Having purpose; intentional. / Having a purpose in mind; resolute; determined.

On purpose; intentionally.

The end for which something is done, is made or exists. / The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way. / Function, role.

(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan. / (transitive, passive) To design for some purpose.

Intentional, deliberate. / (rare) Having a purpose or aim; determined.

plural of purpose

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of purpose

Someone who purposes something.