"purpose" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Though perhaps intentionally lacking in artistic individuality or aural challenge to the listener, the piece serves its solemn purpose and has worn well.
- They had sequestered her, allowing her to be seen only infrequently, and had let it be known that she was reserved for a solemn purpose.
- He gave it bold classical contours and applied simplified modeling, reflecting the huge scale of the project and its solemn purpose.
- Traditionally, there is little chatting during a meal with Senegalese, who eat with solemn purpose.
- The solemn purpose cannot dignify, but only accentuates by contrast the foreknown futility.
- It is not a mere whim; it is not the casual revival of my old wishes and desires; but an earnest, solemn purpose.
- In tone, these Latinate phrases suited the commission's solemn purpose, but contrasted sharply with the events described in its narrative - for the story is bizarre.
- Cait moved with solemn purpose, immune to the charms and curiosities around her.
- Of course, today sees us gathered here, not just for its symbolic value, but also for a solemn purpose.
- We must stop pretending that the phony war accomplishes our solemn purpose.
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