to good purpose



to good purpose

To effective use, as in A donation to the homeless shelter will be put to good purpose. This idiom was first recorded in 1553. Also see to little or no purpose.
See also: good, purpose

to good purpose

With good results.
See also: good, purpose

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Asherah-Near Eastern Mythology
Michail-Greek, Russian
MarlonMAHR-lənEnglish
Agape-Greek, Ancient Greek
KrystianKRIST-yahnPolish
Krystina-English (Modern)