have purpose

[hæv ˈpɜrpəs]

verb phrase

ter um propósito

1. to have a reason for existing or doing something; to have an intended goal or objective

This meeting has purpose - we need to discuss the new strategy.

Esta reunião tem um propósito - precisamos discutir a nova estratégia.

2. to serve a function or be meaningful

Every part of the design has purpose.

Cada parte do design tem um propósito.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ter um propósito

most common usage across Brazil

São Paulo

ter um objetivo

alternative, slightly more formal usage

Portugal

ter uma finalidade

preferred in European Portuguese, more formal

have a reason to be

serve a purpose

have intent

have goals

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