20.10 br

Something that is gripping is so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention completely:

to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need: They splashed out £3,000 on a holiday.

to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want:

to give money or a prize following an official decision

why you do something or why something exists: The purpose of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease. His only purpose in life seems to be to enjoy himself.