purposely

adverb
UK: /ˈpɜː.pəs.li/
US: /ˈpɝː.pəs.li/

  1. In a way that shows you planned to do something.

    1. I purposely left my phone at home, I needed break.
    2. She purposely ignored him, hoping he would get the message and leave her alone.

  2. Done intentionally; not by accident.

    1. He purposely broke the vase.
    2. The company purposely misled investors about its financial status to inflate its stock price.

Synonyms

deliberately intentionally

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "purposely" in English means: In a way that shows you planned to do something., Done intentionally; not by accident..

The phonetic transcription of "purposely" is /ˈpɜː.pəs.li/ in British English and /ˈpɝː.pəs.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "purposely": deliberately, intentionally.

Example usage of "purposely": "I purposely left my phone at home, I needed break.". More examples on the page.