purposely
pronunciation
How to pronounce purposely in British English:
UK [ˈpɜːpəsli]
How to pronounce purposely in American English:
US [ˈpɜːrpəsli]
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- Adverb:
- with intention; in an intentional manner
Word Origin
- purposely (adv.)
- late 15c., from purpose (n.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. But when the company was founded , was purposely named after nothing .
- 2. Scientists set up a situation where they purposely confused subjects during a pretend learning session .
- 3. I purposely made it easy , so you wouldn 't procrastinate .
- 4. Nevertheless , the power of both bodies is purposely dulled .
- 5. They purposely wear devices that constrict blood flow in order to shape their bodies .