purposely

[US]/'pɜːpəslɪ/
[UK]/'pɝpəsli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. intentionally; deliberately

Example Sentences

she had purposely made it difficult.

Whitlock purposely fired wide.

"I purposely came today, as I knew you'd be in."

She purposely made the dress larger to allowshrinkage.

He purposely made those remarks to save his face.

She purposely made the dress larger to allow for shrinking when it was washed.

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