Gear and Purpose

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Gear verb - Set the level or character of.

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

Nearby Words: geared, gearing, gearbox

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

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

good	good gear	good purpose
special	special gear	special purpose
better	better gear	better purpose
similar	similar gear	similar purpose
Other adjectives: normal, usual, common, specific, original, single, actual, real, practical, ultimate, new, useful, official, basic, different, higher, tactical.

Not usually quite as effective as expensive purpose-built medical gear, but pour enough booze into or onto someone and they'll be alright.

Source: Video Game / Piratez
Metal Gear Solid 4 utilizes many of the series' staples for the sole purpose of twisting them.

Source: Video Game / Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Some of the ICA bigwigs are skeptical of the Saints' methods, and at least one of Travis' co-workers complained that the fetish gear completely defeats the purpose of them dressing as nuns.

Source: Video Game / Hitman: Absolution

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