Goal vs. Purpose
Goal and Purpose Definitions
Goal
The object toward which an endeavor is directed; an end.
Purpose
The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or goal
Her purpose in coming here is to talk to you. The purpose of an airliner is to transport people.
Goal
A structure or area into which players endeavor to propel a ball or puck in order to score points.
Purpose
Determination; resolution
He was a man of purpose.
Goal
A play or shot that sends a ball or puck into or through the goal.
Purpose
To intend or resolve
"the gap between what is said and what is purposed" (Ian Donaldson).
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Goal
The score awarded for such an act.
Purpose
The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
What is the purpose of your visit?
My purpose in coming to Egypt was simply to take it en route to the desert.
It has been my purpose to illustrate rather than to explain.
The exceptionally small gate-leg table served the purpose of a tea table admirably.
The purpose of the device is to prevent the breechblock from opening accidentally should the gun be held barrel down.
The purpose of this letter is to set the record straight.
The purpose of this book is to study the interrelationship of government and religion.
The device can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.
Goal
The finish line of a race.
Purpose
Function, role.
Goal
A noun or noun phrase referring to the place to which something moves.
Purpose
(Sense of having a) meaning for existing or doing something.
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Goal
See patient.
Purpose
Resolution; determination.
Goal
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.
She failed in her goal to become captain of the team.
Purpose
(obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
Goal
(sport) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
Purpose
(transitive) To have or set as one's purpose or aim; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
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Goal
(sport) The act of placing the object into the goal.
Purpose
(intransitive) To have (an) intention, purpose, or design; to intend; to mean.
Goal
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
Purpose
To discourse.
Goal
A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
Purpose
That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure, or exertion; view; aim; design; intention; plan.
He will his firste purpos modify.
As my eternal purpose hath decreed.
The flighty purpose never is o'ertookUnless the deed go with it.
Goal
To score a goal.
Purpose
Proposal to another; discourse.
Goal
The mark set to bound a race, and to or around which the constestants run, or from which they start to return to it again; the place at which a race or a journey is to end.
Part curb their fiery steeds, or shun the goalWith rapid wheels.
Purpose
Instance; example.
Goal
The final purpose or aim; the end to which a design tends, or which a person aims to reach or attain.
Each individual seeks a several goal.
Purpose
To set forth; to bring forward.
Goal
A base, station, or bound used in various games as the point or object which a team must reach in order to score points; in certain games, the point which the ball or puck must pass in order for points to be scored. In football, it is a line between two posts across which the ball must pass in order to score points; in soccer or ice hockey, it is a net at each end of the soccer field into which the soccer ball or hocjey puck must be propelled; in basketball, it is the basket{7} suspended from the backboard, through which the basketball must pass.
Purpose
To propose, as an aim, to one's self; to determine upon, as some end or object to be accomplished; to intend; to design; to resolve; - often followed by an infinitive or dependent clause.
Did nothing purpose against the state.
I purpose to write the history of England from the accession of King James the Second down to a time which is within the memory of men still living.
Goal
The act or instance of propelling the ball or puck into or through the goal{3}, thus scoring points; as, to score a goal.
Purpose
To have a purpose or intention; to discourse.
Goal
The state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it;
The ends justify the means
Purpose
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
His intent was to provide a new translation
Good intentions are not enough
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
He made no secret of his designs
Goal
A successful attempt at scoring;
The winning goal came with less than a minute left to play
Purpose
What something is used for;
The function of an auger is to bore holes
Ballet is beautiful but what use is it?
Goal
Game equipment consisting of the place toward which players of a game try to advance a ball or puck in order to score points
Purpose
The quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
His determination showed in his every movement
He is a man of purpose
Goal
The place designated as the end (as of a race or journey);
A crowd assembled at the finish
He was nearly exhuasted as their destination came into view
Purpose
Propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noon
Purpose
Reach a decision;
He resolved never to drink again
