recreational purpose

collocation in English

meaningsofrecreationalandpurpose

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recreational
adjective
uk
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are ...
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purpose
noun
uk
/ˈpɜː.pəs/us
/ˈpɝː.pəs/
why you do something or why ...
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(Definition ofrecreationalandpurposefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Will he investigate the possibility of using the property for some educational orrecreationalpurpose?
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How much of the common land is in fact being used for a realrecreationalpurposeof value to the nation?
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But that land may well have the potential to serve a very usefulrecreationalpurposeshould a means of access be created which would allow people to get to it.
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The architecture of the village is based on long farmer's houses but now used for therecreationalpurpose.
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Currently, about 50 people live permanently on the island, and the little fishing that still occurs is mainly forrecreationalpurpose.
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The property captures the adaptive alteration of early farmsteads and industrial properties to morerecreationalpurpose.
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The total output of consumer goods in 1996 made 81.1%, domestic andrecreationalpurposegoods 9.0% and light industry products 6.4%.
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The majority of clubs have a primarily social orrecreationalpurpose, but some are academically-inclined, such as quiz bowl and math club.
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In turn, this would thus reduce the need to set aside additional space elsewhere in the area to provide local residents with large areas of open space for recreational purposes.
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Then there are people who have bought small premises for tea-houses, or for recreational purposes, close to the seaside.
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This states that the caravan is for holiday and recreational purposes only.
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There are also such matters as attending church and certain recreational purposes which arise by reason of residence in the country.
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They are being formed on a voluntary basis, and for religious, cultural and recreational purposes only.
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That is not a club that tenants of the executive go to for recreational purposes.
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The increasing use of inland waterways for recreational purposes is also believed to have had a deleterious effect on the otter population.
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Why should not these be developed for social and recreational purposes?
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Local authorities may reduce or remit rates leviable in respect of lands and heritages occupied for nonprofit making charitable or recreational purposes.
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Part of the land might be used for recreational purposes.
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