purpose

Synonyms: ambition animus aspiration big idea bourn calculation design desire destination determination direction dream drift end expectation function goal hope idea intendment intent mecca mission object objective plan point premeditation principle project proposal proposition prospect reason resolve scheme scope target ulterior motive view whatfor where one’s headed whole idea why and wherefore whyfor will wish

Synonyms: confidence constancy determination faith firmness resolution single-mindedness steadfastness tenacity will

Synonyms: advantage avail benefit duty effect function gain goal good mark mission object objective outcome profit result return target utility

Synonyms: aim aspire bid for commit conclude consider contemplate decide design determine have a mind to have in view make up one’s mind mean meditate mind plan ponder propose pursue resolve think to work for work toward