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deliberately

de·li·be·rately

UK/dɪˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ US/dəˈlɪb.(ə.)ɹət.li/ fairly common

adverb

1.

with intention; in an intentional manner

  • “he used that word intentionally”
  • “I did this by choice”
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2.

in a deliberate unhurried manner

  • “she was working deliberately”
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Origin

From deliberate + -ly.

Phrases

  • on purpose

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