Purpose

Purpose is the end for which something is done, created or for which it exists. It is part of the topic of intentionality and goal-seeking behavior.

Related concepts and subjects:
 * Goal, a desired result or possible outcome
 * Intention, the state of intending something or the action intended
 * Motivation, a driving factor for actions, willingness, and goals
 * Determination or resolve
 * Meaningful life — a life of purpose
 * Purpose clause, in grammar a dependent adverbial clause expressing purpose
 * Purpose of life, questions regarding the significance of living or existence in general
 * Teleology, the philosophical attempt to describe things in terms of their apparent purpose or goal
 * Teleonomy, the apparent purposefulness of structures and functions in living organisms

Music

 * Purpose (Curtis Lundy album), 2002
 * Purpose (Algebra album), 2008
 * Purpose (Justin Bieber album), or the title song, 2015
 * Purpose (Taeyeon album), 2021

Film

 * Purpose (film), a 2001 American independent drama thriller film

People

 * Darryl Purpose, American singer-songwriter