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purposely

/ˈpɝpəsli/adverb3 syllables

Purposely means: with intention; in an intentional manner.

Synonyms for purposely10

adverb, as in with intention; in an intentional manner

intentionally, deliberately, designedly, on purpose, advisedly, by choice, by design

also used for purposely

purposefully[proscribed]]>, wilfully, willfully

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What does purposely mean?1

adverb

1

with intention; in an intentional manner“he used that word intentionally”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Purposely in a sentence

  • You purposely gave the wrong answer, didn't you?CK
  • They purposely don't oil the door hinges here for security reasons.Eccles17
  • The teacher was purposely spying on us all naked.OsoHombre
  • He would often make mistakes purposely just so the teacher would notice him.ET
  • He's capable of purposely hurting others without the slightest remorse.felidad
  • Jugurtha was purposely misled by his father-in-law, Bocchus.Amastan
  • I assure you I did not do it purposely.Opiejay888
  • I assure you that I did not do it purposely.Opiejay888

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