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purposely

pur·po·sely

UK/ˈpɜːpəsli/ US/ˈpɝpəsli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

with intention; in an intentional manner

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

Origin

From Middle English purposly; equivalent to purpose + -ly.

Related words

Pertaining to

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