“have a purpose”
To have a clear reason, goal, or meaning that drives one's actions and gives direction and significance to one's life or work. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "have a purpose" in the video clips below.
Hear how "have a purpose" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: We Have a Ghost, Shameless, Chris Williamson, Jimmy Carr, Theo Von and 3 more.
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MovieWe Have a Ghost
We Have a Ghost
“have a purpose.”
I could finally... … I could finally be worthy.
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YouTubeChris Williamson591K views · 2025-11-29
How to Treat Men Better - Alison Armstrong
“have a purpose.”
when a woman needs something from me, I … >> It's just like there's something really
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YouTubeJimmy Carr106K views · 2025-11-08
Twenty-Tens Panel Show Throwback! W/ Sean Lock, Jon Richardson & More | 8 Out of 10 Cats| Jimmy Carr
“have a purpose.”
>> Finally, my boob inspector t-shirt will … As things as I'm the only one qualified,
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TV ShowShameless
Shameless — S10E02
“- Have a purpose in life?
- Overrated.”
What you wanna work for
anyway? … I'll go get your uniform.
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YouTubeTheo Von1.1M views · 2024-05-17
Robert Greene | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #503
“have a purpose maybe they just haven't”
but those people aren't they don't not … been able
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YouTubeBloomberg Originals3.9M views · 2024-04-17
When JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Speaks, the World Listens | The Circuit
“have a purpose in life.”
make the world a better place,
treat everyone with respect, … It was more around that, but a lot
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YouTubeLewis Howes194K views · 2023-10-02
“Why 99% of Relationships FAIL” (Do THIS Today to Find Lasting Love!) | Michael Todd
“have a purpose how can they create that”
relationship and they're like we don't … as opposed to just end the relationship
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YouTubeChris Williamson309K views · 2026-02-02
Human Biology is About to Change Forever - Bryan Johnson (4K)
“have a purpose, we have a mission, we're”
sturdiness of like we've got this, we … here for a reason.
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YouTubeNewsNation125K views · 2026-03-29
Reality Check: Possible nonhuman intelligence & CIA work on 'Project Stargate' | Backscroll
“have a purpose um I believe wait I I”
they they're still captivated so we all … believe that my little purpose was to
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YouTubeTheo Von563K views · 2023-04-05
Man In Here | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #438
“have a purpose the dark arts will they”
part of that is that man when you don't … were they are they are at your door they
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