Definition Dictionary

To assign a share of a resource to a particular purpose.

The assignment or distribution of resources for particular people or purposes.

Supporting a main purpose or activity.

Something accepted as true for the purpose of reasoning, without necessarily having been established.

A person or group joined with another for a shared purpose.

Showing sincere, serious, and determined purpose.

Money, time, or effort spent for a purpose, or the act of spending it.

Insufficient in amount, quality, or ability for a particular purpose.

An amount, quality, or supply that is not enough for a particular purpose.

The confidence, enthusiasm, and sense of purpose of a person or group.

To express disapproval or criticism, often with a corrective purpose.

Needed for a particular purpose or task.

Firm and determined in purpose.

Firm determination to carry out a purpose.

The practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.

Firm and dependable in purpose, loyalty, or belief.

Planned with a broader or longer-term objective in mind.

A deceptive device used to conceal a purpose or evade a difficulty.

More than is needed or serving no useful purpose.

Planned to achieve a particular immediate purpose or support a larger aim.

Persistent determination or a firm hold on a purpose.

Hidden beyond the stated or obvious purpose, especially of a motive.

Remaining firm and steady without hesitation or change of purpose.