The difference between Purpose and Set out

When used as verbs, purpose means to have set as one's purpose, whereas set out means to explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.

Purpose is also noun with the meaning: an object to be reached.

check bellow for the other definitions of Purpose and Set out

  1. Purpose as a noun:

    An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. "purpose".

  2. Purpose as a noun:

    A result that is desired; an intention.

  3. Purpose as a noun:

    The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.

  4. Purpose as a noun:

    The subject of discourse; the point at issue.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Spenser"

  5. Purpose as a noun:

    The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.

    Examples:

    "The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy."

  6. Purpose as a noun (obsolete):

    Instance; example.

  1. Purpose as a verb (intransitive):

    To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.

  2. Purpose as a verb (transitive, passive):

    To design for some purpose.

  3. Purpose as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To discourse.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Edmund Spenser"

  1. Set out as a verb (transitive):

    To explain something, or give exact details, usually in writing.

    Examples:

    "This contract sets out all the terms of the agreement as we discussed."

  2. Set out as a verb:

    To go out, leave.

    Examples:

    "Tomorrow we set out for America."

  3. Set out as a verb:

    To start an activity with the intention of finishing it.

    Examples:

    "He set out with the aim of writing the book in less than 3 months."

    "Many young people set out to change the world."

  4. Set out as a verb:

    To position, to put in a position

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