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Definitions from the WebTerm: "for what purpose"Description:"For what purpose" is an interrogative phrase used to inquire about the reason, intention, or objective behind something. It seeks to understand the motivation or intention behind an action, decision, or situation. Examples:Sense 1 - Interrogative Phrase:Part of Speech: Interrogative PhraseExample sentence 1: For what purpose did you buy that expensive car? Example sentence 2: I'm curious, for what purpose did you organize this meeting? Example sentence 3: The detective asked the suspect, "For what purpose were you at the crime scene?" Sense 2 - Popular Usage:Part of Speech: Adverbial PhraseExample sentence 1: She took a moment to pause and then, for what purpose, she wondered, decided to pursue her dreams. Example sentence 2: For what purpose would anyone want to harm an innocent animal? Example sentence 3: The players were perplexed as to for what purpose the coach was implementing such a rigorous training program. Sense 3 - Local Usage:Part of Speech: Prepositional PhraseExample sentence 1: In this small town, people tend to ask their neighbors for what purpose they need certain tools. Example sentence 2: The customs officer inspected their bags and asked, "For what purpose are you visiting our country?" Example sentence 3: The villagers met at the local community center, discussing for what purpose the funds should be used. Related Products:Here are some related products available on Amazon: | ||||
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