purposely
1 of 1adverb/ˈpɝpəsli/
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in a deliberate or intentional way
- She purposely left the door unlocked to let the cat in.
- He purposely ignored the message to avoid confrontation.
- The artist purposely used bright colors to create a cheerful mood.
- They purposely delayed the project to buy more time.
- He purposely spoke loudly to get everyone's attention.
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