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purposely
This adverb emphasizes the conscious intent behind an action, often carrying a connotation of calculation or strategy. It is frequently used to describe actions that are deliberate, whether the outcome is positive or negative, though it often appears in contexts involving avoidance or manipulation.
While often used interchangeably with "intentionally," "purposely" more strongly suggests a specific goal or a pre-planned design. In the context of construction or creation, it indicates that an object was engineered specifically for a particular function rather than being adapted from something else.
Meanings
Examples
I purposely left the door unlocked so they could get in.
Did you purposely ignore my email or did it just get lost in your inbox?
He must have purposely deleted the files to hide the evidence.
I will purposely avoid mentioning the surprise party during dinner.
She purposely chose a seat at the back of the room to stay unnoticed.
This software was purposely built to handle high volumes of data.
The room was purposely designed to be soundproof for recording.
I think he is purposely acting confused to buy more time.
These tools were purposely created for deep sea exploration.
These tools were purposely created for deep sea exploration.