Noun
The
end
for
which
something
is
done
,
is
made
or
exists
.--
M-W
1a
,
Lexico
1
,
AHD
1
,
Collins
1
,
Macmillan
1--
>
Verb
To
have
or
set
as
one
'
s
purpose
or
aim
;
resolve
to
accomplish
;
intend
;
plan
.