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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Purpose is the reason for an action being done, an object existing or being made or used. Purpose can be synonymous with the goal or the intended result of an action. First attested in c.1290, from earl Old French porpos "aim, intention", purpose is related to from porposer "to put forth," from Vulgar Latin corruption of por- "forth" (Latin pro- "forth") and Old French poser "to put, place". Purpose is related to the term pose used from 1374 as to "put in a certain position," or "suggest, propose, suppose, assume," a term use in Late Latin debating (c.300–c.700) from pausare "to halt, rest, pause". From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is the purpose of the government as described in the decleration of independence? Q. What is the purpose of the government as described in the decleration of independence? How is this purpose similir to or different from the purpose of goernment described by the natural rights colonists? Asked by dume_azz - Thu May 15 19:58:22 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. They say that the purpose is to secure and guarantee citizens the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Answered by Steve - Thu May 15 22:08:46 2008 What is the purpose of removing the risotto from the heat and standing it covered for 10 minutes? Q. What is the purpose of removing the risotto from the heat and standing it covered for 10 minutes? Asked by roosfan - Fri Apr 17 22:31:30 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. That time is to allow a little more liquid to be absorbed, without burning. Be careful though, unlike rice, which is steamed, risotto should be cooked while stirring almost constantly, to absorb the liquid- not steam it. If you let it sit too long, it will turn into a sticky mess. The same will happen if too much liquid is added and it's cooked too long. Answered by Elizabeth P - Fri Apr 17 22:49:27 2009 What is the Purpose of boiling sugar for hummingbird feeders?
Q. What is the purpose of why you need to boil sugar with water before you put it in the hummingbird feeders? I know someone who does it without and they have about 30 during the summer who fight over it. I can't find any website which states why you should or should not. Thank you for your kind answers. My Dad says you have to so it won't get bacteria and kill the hummingbirds and will get moldy. Thank you Tami...You did help me and thanks for your hard work. Mr. Me could learn a thing or two from your website. Asked by Stephanie F - Thu Jun 14 21:30:48 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments A. I've searched for you and this is the best Site I found. Answered by Tami - Thu Jun 14 21:50:30 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "purpose" Unsourced
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