1. purpose
A good purpose makes hard work a pleasure.
useful purpose
The mind always loves to tack on to something, and when it doesn't have anything good for that purpose, it turns to the evil.
For many years I thought that it was beauty alone that gave significance to life and that the only purpose that could be assigned to the generations that succeed one another on the face of this crowded earth was to produce an artist now and then.
The propagandist's purpose is to make one set of people forget that certain other sets of people are human.
When there was despair in the dust bowl and depression across the land, she saw a nation conquer fear itself with a New Deal, new jobs, a new sense of common purpose. Yes, we can.
But, if by that, morale drops wouldn't that defeat the purpose of the exercise?
He makes good use of the pheasants he hunts. He has a purpose for every part of the bird.
It is not my purpose to investigate the impact of Emmet's theory on biology.
More than ever do we need goals or leading ideas that will give purpose to whatever we are doing.
Christopher Columbus disliked Spanish brothels, as he found them dirty and too expensive. Instead, he would go out to sea, get lured in - on purpose - by the Siren's song, and then have a rocking good time.
I went to see the Immigration Officer who asked me detailed questions about the purpose of my visit and the amount of money I was bringing.
The walking stick serves the purpose of an advertisement that the bearer's hands are employed otherwise than in useful effort, and it therefore has utility as an evidence of leisure.
2. destination
What's your destination?
Leave home early in the morning, and you will get to your destination before dark.
Our destination is still a long way off.
We drove through village after village, until we got to our destination.
I’d keep walking and try to find my way to my destination.
But you’ll have to make up your mind quickly because New York is one of the most popular destinations and we may soon be fully booked.
Round-trip fares to each destination are as follows.
My final destination in China is the city of Harbin in the north-east, about one thousand kilometres from Beijing.
We reached our destination just as I thought the car was going to give up the ghost.
Having no destination, I am never lost.
When traveling abroad, it's helpful to learn at least a few chance words and phrases of your destination.
International postal rates differ according to destination.
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. We are about to take off from Athens and our destination is Frankfurt.
When at last I reached my destination and found the building I was looking for, I went in and... the first person I met was my teacher of English!
Moscow is my final destination after a month of travelling.
3. appointment
Any student who wishes to review his grades may make an appointment with the college dean.
To tell the truth, I had forgotten all about our appointment.
make an appointment
This is to confirm the appointment we made to meet at your office at 10:00 am on Monday, February 27th.
We were all surprised at the appointment of Mr Brown as director.
Of course I apologised, saying that the first appointment had priority.
If you can't come on the day of your appointment, be sure to let us know by the previous day.
With regard to our appointment on February 27, I regret to inform you that I will not be able to keep it because my business trip schedule has been changed.
First thing today there's an appointment for a portrait ... what do you say? Will you try doing it as a test?
Jane's parents were pleased about her appointment as a teacher at the school.
I would greatly appreciate it if we could change our appointment to 3:00 pm on March 6.
He has so many calls on his time, it is very difficult to make an appointment to see him.
a doctor's/dental appointment. // I made an appointment with my hairdresser for next Monday.
An agreement shall not be concluded for employees employed by nomination and appointment.
Got an appointment with the boys, haven’t I? Fadi and Harry - we’re all playing football this evening. Bye!