propósito — meaning in English

English meaning

• point noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
• purport verb To convey, imply, or profess (often falsely or inaccurately).
• purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.

Senses

propósito is used for these senses in English:

• point A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful. [from 14th c.]
• purport Import, intention or purpose.
• purpose Resolution; determination.

point — full definition

1. noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
2. noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
3. noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
4. noun A specific place or moment.
5. verb To extend a finger toward something to indicate its location.

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