purposely Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb with intention; in an intentional manner
designedly; advisedly; on purpose; by choice; intentionally; by design; deliberately.
- he used that word intentionally
- I did this by choice
WordNet
Pur"pose*ly adverb
Definitions
With purpose or design; intentionally; with predetermination; designedly. In composing this discourse, I purposely declined all offensive and displeasing truths. Atterbury.
So much they scorn the crowd, that if the throng By chance go right, they purposely go wrong. Pope.