Frame and Purpose

Frame

Frame verb - To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials.

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Purpose and frame are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Purpose" instead a verb "Frame".

Nearby Words: framed, framework, framing

Purpose verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.

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Frame and purpose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frame" instead a verb "Purpose".

special	special frame	special purpose
exact	exact frame	exact purpose
particular	particular frame	particular purpose
similar	similar frame	similar purpose
Other adjectives: common, specific, original, true, single, actual, entire, dark, main, new, final, larger, basic, different.

frame king

purpose king

The contrived sequence of events unfold with the sole purpose of forcing Guy and Marian into the "right" frame of mind that leads to her murder.

Source: Diabolus ex Machina
His purpose in so doing was to frame the person he believed was really the Boston Strangler.

Source: Series / Rizzoli & Isles
Later we find out the TV was turned on on purpose by Stinky Pete, who places the remote in front of Jesse to frame her.

Source: So Much for Stealth

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