An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.
A result that is desired; an intention.
The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
Instance; example.
To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
(passive) To design for some purpose.
To discourse.