1. a feeling or understanding that one's life or actions have meaning, direction, or important goals
Finding a sense of purpose helped her overcome depression.
Encontrar um senso de propósito ajudou-a a superar a depressão.
2. the conviction that one is doing something worthwhile or meaningful
Volunteering gave him a strong sense of purpose.
O voluntariado deu-lhe um forte senso de propósito.